International Paper Reviews

Pros

Well treated by senior management, good life - work balance , training opporunities

Cons

salary does not grow much with the expierence

Advice to Senior Management

OK, Well done

Pros

Benefits Work Life Balance Pay

Cons

Lack of communication by sr management

Advice to Senior Management

Communication to the employees is critical for the success of the company. All too often we find ourselves in the dark about the companies direction

Pros

Pay comparable with similar businesses
Average benefit package
The company seems to be aggressively trying to grow and advance in market share

Cons

Beyond frugal with the dollar....slow to reinvest in old equipment and other property
Lack of appreciation for the blue collar group

Advice to Senior Management

Be a bit more considerate of the people who actually do the work
A $5.00 lapel pen is not a service award but an insult for a long term employee

Pros

The best reason to work for International Paper is the compensation. IP pays a living wage that allows its employees to make a comfortable living.

Cons

The major downside to working at International Paper is the lack of career paths and advancement opportunities. Specifically, the policy that allows managers to prevent employees from applying for internal positions without their permission.

Advice to Senior Management

My only recommendation is that management reconsider the policy that prevents employees from applying for new positions without the current manager's approval.

Pros

Pay is very good and good benefits. Fast paced environment so good challenges. Offers safety incentitives and promotes the well being of employees.

Cons

Work load is not consistent. Work environment is not favorable, in the summer it is so hot and there is no airconditioning. Winter is so cold and no heating.

Pros

Pays well in some positions. The benefits are great and the overall goal of the company is a good one.

Cons

The amount of overtime forced on you is excessive. Working 30+ hours of OT on your check is not uncommon. If you work here be prepared to see a your family a lot less.

Advice to Senior Management

This company could be a better company just by filling in the empty positions on the production side of the floor. The work is enjoyable to a degree but not when you rarely see your family and friends.

Pros

There are opportunities to see the world and experience different cultures. Co-workers are great people to work with and are dedicated to doing a good job.

Cons

Many times good work and extra effort go unrecognized. In some cases, management expectes non-managers to function as managers, but this is not recognized in compensation.

Advice to Senior Management

Recent expansion has been good, but additional people resources are needed. Unfortunately, not all the people who contribute to the success of the company are recognized appropriately.

Pros

they give you the abillty to learn a alot.

Cons

the pay is a little low

Pros

I P is a great company to work for. Great opportunites and good upper management. Good pay and benefits too.

Cons

There are not alot of downfalls to the company, though organization of the facility could be improved. Not alot of cons.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep up the good work. Listen and work together with all employees and work on organization throughout the whole corporation too.

Pros

Great coworkers
Competitive salaries
Opportunity to experience working in a large IT environment
Management that tried hard and seemed to care
Potential to travel and work abroad

Cons

Limited corporate opportunities outside of Memphis headquarters
Lack of uniform communication throughout the company
"Good old boy" network still exists

Advice to Senior Management

Make more of an effort to provide uniform and frequent communications to all of your employees, both domestic and international