BHP Billiton – “Good solid company, but hard to move across business units.”
Pros
BHP Billiton is a large, solid mining company. In currrent times, those with technical skills have job security, good financial benefits
Cons
Unless you are in a senior position, it is quite difficult to move between business units and hence opportunity to advance can be limited.
Advice to Senior Management
Aid in retention of employees by facilitating moves between business units - a greater effort is required than the current internal jobs and talent management programs.