Pros

It is a financially sound company, which is very important. If they stick to their core values, they will be around for a very long time. Emerson is probably a better company to invest in than work for.

Cons

Below average compensation.

The corporate culture makes it very hard to solve problems, because the problem solving process has become more important than solving the problem itself.

Although Emerson Process Management touts itself as an innovator, you'd better make sure your innovation doesn't make one of the big divisions (PSS, Rosemount, or Regulators) look bad, because your innovation will be killed.

Emerson Process Management also has a reputation for being very arrogant, especially outside of the U.S. Emerson seems to have the opinion that customers will buy what we tell them, because we know what's best.

It was announced just recently that Emerson Process Management was going to start talking to customers before developing new products. How innovative. How fresh.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep managing the company financially the way you have been for the last 100+ years. You are doing a great job. Realize, however, that to develop truly innovative products and services requires an open mindset that just does not exist in the organization.

Pros

Good Stable company. Profitable. High Potential Employees can advance quickly. Opportunities around the world. Promotes from within. Innovative people with ability to solve problems in all functions and areas. Onsite fitness center and classes available.

Cons

Work - life balance is not great. Location within St. Louis is bad. There is nowhere to live nearby - most commute 30+ minutes. Old manufacturing culture. Office politics at its worst.

Advice to Senior Management

Continue expanding into emerging markets. Work on developing talent and leadership within.

Pros

A leader amongst all peers in electronics/electrical manufacturing. Emerson product inventories are so valuable that they are used as a key indicator for gauging the overall health of the manufacturing sector.

Cons

Emerson is favoring outsourcing over domestic manufacturing which positivley affects cost of material but negatively affects lead times and finished goods quality. Lack of innovation has also hurt some divisions.

Advice to Senior Management

Better transparency between senior management and middle managment/field personnel. Promote communications and enhance ability between different Emerson product divisions dealing with mutual customers.

Pros

Excellent benefits; employee friendly; involved management; feedback through annual reviews; competitive salary; opportunity for advancement; customer focused; open-door policy with upper management.

Cons

Large infrastructure sometimes makes approvals for change and innovation a slow process; top heavy in management ranks; minimal entry level positions and training programs.

Advice to Senior Management

Development of entry level training programs to prepare for succession plans in key positions throughout the organization. Communicate overall goals and srategies throughout all levels of the organization.

Pros

After doing a good job I would hear from several people about their satisfaction with my work. There are plenty of people willing to hand over work if you are willing to find them.

Cons

Management doesn't seem concerned about the employees very much just budgets and sticking to them. When it comes to defending or fighting for an employee they are lacking.

Advice to Senior Management

It would be nice if you were honest with employees instead of shocking people with new decisions. No one seems to communicate enough to make for a smooth working environment.

Pros

Emerson has good technology especially for field devices

Cons

Poor relationships with clients, Change-resisting old staffers. Poor work environment, unprofessional middle management.

Advice to Senior Management

1. Foster a friendly and professional work culture.
2. Reward qualified people rather than rewarding by cliques and old boys/girls networks.

Pros

Great company with seemingly great opportunities. Pay is good at HQ, but not most of the branches.

Cons

Very conservative and cheap. Most of management has been here 30 years and are inflexible. Little value and importance is placed on families and life outside of work. The expectation is you are married to Emerson. Corporate environment is huge turn off to ambitious, young professionals.

Advice to Senior Management

Be flexible and willing to make difficult choices. This includes firing someone who has been here 30 years and simply placed it in cruise control until retirement. These people are killing morale and driving away your future VPs.

Pros

Large International company with opportunities if you have the right grooming and support from a corporate sponsor.

Cons

Satellite offices are ignored for talent pool due to a lack of visibility outside of director level.

Advice to Senior Management

- Walk the talk. Emerson Senior Management talks about fast track leadership programs for individuals identified as having potential. Still waiting...
- Empower your employees

Pros

It is a stable job environment.

Cons

Top management is very competent but there's a big layer of middle management that is totally clueless. And they coast by, year in, year out.

Advice to Senior Management

Look to your middle managers. What is the value they are bringing to Emerson?

Pros

The company respects employees work life balance. Generally 40 hour work weeks are the norm with 50 or more during crunch seasons. There is a lot of room within the job descriptions to take on your own projects and build a niche for yourself. The job gives you time to go above and beyond.

Cons

When you tell people you work for Emerson Process Management, they usually ask who that is. When you try to explain what they are and what they do. It just leaves them more confused. The answer: "They make industrial measuring devices" doesn't help much. The Chanhassen HQ is out on the edge of the Minneapolis/St. Paul metro area. Urban types won't be thrilled about the location.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep doing what you're doing. I think they have a great senior management team that know the industry and are keeping the company on the right track.