Pros

Merck has a great deal of pull to hire bright people, and to be selective about new hires. Management is well intentioned and personal integrity is valued. Compensation is generally better than average for the industry.

Cons

Merck seems to be more interested in gaining maximum short term output rather than looking forward toward long-term personnel development. Consequently, many employees have a short-term horizon on their employment at Merck.

Advice to Senior Management

Re-invest in employees to promote retention, and use incentives for employee performance rather than mandates. Implement more robust systems so that the organization does not become less effective as individuals leave their positions.