Whirlpool – “Fantastic products, superior customer service, so-so place to work.”

Pros

Great location to live and raise a family
Decent salaries for the area
Long term, stable company
Brand names recognized throughout the world.

Cons

Leadership is trying, but has a long way to go
Middle management is stuck in the middle
No real management development programming

Advice to Senior Management

Find a strategy and stick to it long enough to see benefits. Drive compliance with company values and award (or penalize), especially to middle management (directors).