Kimberly-Clark – “Strong portfolio of brands but weak management and leadership.”

Pros

The company has a great brand portfolio of products that are either number 1 or number 2 in that category.

Cons

Management is definitely incompetent and employees are not always valued as assets of the company. The culture is definitely not diverse and it is very difficult to be coached for success. Employees to perform well are not always treated fairly or praised for their successes. They are also revamping their organization which inevitably leads to layoffs...definitely not a high level of job security. Multiple mills have shut down and entire departments outsourced (HR, IT, etc.).

Advice to Senior Management

Treat your employees with respect! They are the ones who are building your company and ensuring the success of your brands.