Pros

CNH offers a decent work environment where there is little stress or pressure. It is a very traditional and an unprogressive culture, which means stability and consistency. It is a close to a civil service job as you can find in the private sector.

Cons

The organization is mismanged and fragmented with no clear direction and conflciting strategies. The parent company is in Europe, trying to manage its North American operations, utilizing an automotive industry management mentality with non-automotive business segments. The business culture remains stagnant with an "it's always been done like this and we are not changing" genetic code. Any success is in spite of its actions and activities, and staff appear satisfied with the status quo, with little to no ambition or drive. There is no reward for hard work or achievement which further limits enthusiasm and creates high turnover.

Advice to Senior Management

It is 2009 and not 1959. If you want to compete with John Deere or CAT, you need to invest in Engineering support, IT support, and paying more than just average salaries to attract and retain top performers. The leadership in Europe needs to not manage the US like it's Europe, since the culture and work ethic is far different. You have lowered expectations.