Mars Incorporated – “Should Be WAY More Fun to Work There Than It Is!”

Pros

Great product line. Excellent marketing. Wonderful, talented people.

Cons

Ridiculous office culture where there is no privacy to work effectively or efficiently...all because of some quirky idea the owners had that employees with offices made those without offices feel inferior. Not to worry, they have plenty of other ways to make all their employees feel inferior--unfair reviews, required time card punch even for salaried employees that carries with it a financial penalty if you're late, completely unrealistic expectations in terms of work/life balance. I could go on and on.

Advice to Senior Management

No one likes to be made to feel like they're giving 100% only to be told that they need to give 120%. Get a better handle on being pro-active instead of reactive.