Google – “Great company to work. A top player compared to Brazilian average but far away from the US standards.”

Pros

Salaries above average in Brazil
Fare bonus and stock options
Use of Google's technologies
International travels
Contact with top directors, founders and CEO
Great food

Cons

No 20% projects in Brazil
Few projects
Lack of diversity, specially in the leadership levels
Very strong hierarchy
Poor micromanagement

Advice to Senior Management

It's a great company to work, have access to great technologies but local culture is very strong. Employees may have very high expectations based on the company's profile in the US and get disappointed when get something different in Brazil. Apply Google's real culture is fundamental.