Do workers at Duke Energy get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks. 81% of people say they get paid breaks. Based on data from 62 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Does Duke Energy pay people when they’re sick?

Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick. 86% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work. Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

At Duke Energy, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off. 80% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick. Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is the health insurance from Duke Energy affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay. 91% of people say the health insurance costs are okay Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get paid time off at Duke Energy?

Most people get paid time off work. 95% of people say they get paid time off. Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time. 34% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time. 9% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time. 8% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time. 49% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time. Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2024 and May 2026.

Do workers at Duke Energy worry about hours?

Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours. 94% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours. Based on data from 50 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do Duke Energy workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Most people don’t get to choose which shifts they work. 71% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work. Based on data from 42 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it for Duke Energy workers to change shifts?

Most people find it hard to change shifts. 73% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to. Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at Duke Energy?

Most people find it easy to get time off. 90% of people report it’s easy to get time off. Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do Duke Energy managers change schedules at the last minute?

Most managers don’t change people’s schedules at the last minute. 91% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute. Based on data from 53 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do jobs at Duke Energy spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time. 12% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for. Based on data from 52 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

How easy is it to take sick days at Duke Energy?

Most people find it easy to take sick days. 90% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick. Based on data from 72 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is a Duke Energy job good for students?

Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying. 80% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying. Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and February 2026.

Is working at Duke Energy good if you’re a parent or caregiver?

Only some parents and caregivers say this is a good place to work. 41% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work. Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Duke Energy feel treated with respect by their managers?

Most people feel treated with respect by their managers. 86% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers. Based on data from 70 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Duke Energy get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption. 74% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption. Based on data from 69 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Is it stressful to work at Duke Energy?

Some people feel stressed out here. 62% of people say they often feel stressed out at work. Based on data from 73 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Duke Energy enjoy their jobs?

Most people enjoy their job. 78% of people report they enjoy their job. Based on data from 65 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people at Duke Energy recommend working with their team?

Only some people recommend working with their team. 37% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend. Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get enough training when they start at Duke Energy?

Most people got enough training when they started. 81% of people report they got enough training when they started working here. Based on data from 74 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people get support to advance at Duke Energy?

Most people are given support to advance their career here. In the last year, 69% of people report being given support to advance their career here. Based on data from 67 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do people think Duke Energy’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?

Most people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work. 79% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work. Based on data from 71 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

Do workers feel well informed about how Duke Energy is doing?

Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing. 75% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole. Based on data from 64 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and May 2026.

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Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. Our electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Our natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Our company employs 28,000 people.

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Utilities

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10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Charlotte, NC, US

Year founded

1904

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duke-energy.com

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Duke Energy rating

8.6

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Most people get paid breaks

Most people get paid when they’re sick

The job rarely spills into unpaid time

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Sick days don’t use up paid time off

Most people say they can afford the health insurance

Most people get paid time off

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Less than 4 weeks notice of work schedule

Most people don’t worry about their hours

Most people can’t choose their shifts

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Most people feel treated with respect

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Some people are stressed out

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