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John Deere
3.7 of 5 252 reviews
www.deere.com Moline, IL 5000+ Employees

John Deere Reviews

Updated Jun 18, 2013
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3.7 252 reviews

                             

90% Approve of the CEO

John Deere Chairman & CEO Samuel Allen

Samuel Allen

(135 ratings)

82% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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Typical of legacy company

Systems Engineer (Former Employee)
Dubuque, IA

I worked at John Deere full-time for more than 7 years

ProsStong brand value known globally

ConsWorkforce splintered for hourly workforce between newer crop and old timers driven by different compensation and benefit considerations

Advice to Senior ManagementManage the cultural shift to ease transition

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Good, yet confusing at times.

Drafter (Current Employee)
Moline, IL

I have been working at John Deere as a contractor for more than a year

ProsPays well, flexible, encourages education.

ConsStrange business plan. All about profit but also happy workforce but definitely for profit, above all else.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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I worked at John Deere

ProsOk place to work for

Consmoving departments and closing down

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Health benefits, company 401k contribution and bonuse are above average. Employees are treated very well.

Engineering Designer (Current Employee)
San Diego, CA

I have been working at John Deere full-time for more than 3 years

ProsGood company benefits. Employees are treated very well. More than one week shutdown at year end with pay. Cery reputable company.

ConsOur unit operates like a very small company, very tight when it comes to spending money.

Advice to Senior ManagementBetter planning in the lower units of the organizatiion.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Great company

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)

I have been working at John Deere

Prosgood company but am a contractor,would love to be full time onboard

ConsBring on the contractors after 3 months if they work hard

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good

Anonymous Employee (Current Employee)

I have been working at John Deere full-time

Prossafely working environment good company

ConsWhen change in modification or new invention that should be 100 % provide good Perform part temporary solution not getting costumer satisfaction

Advice to Senior Managementneed to provide development in Flor level and need to cross check project how it is done

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Good company for routine work, not for IT people.

QA Leader (Current Employee)
Pune (India)

I have been working at John Deere full-time for more than 7 years

ProsRoutine work, work life balance excellent, good value system.

ConsNot for fresher, wastage of time

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Mfg Engineer (Former Employee)
Ankeny, IA

I worked at John Deere full-time for more than 3 years

ProsFair pay and benefits. Lots of resources available. Good training opportunities.

ConsManagement at Ankeny was the worst I have encountered. Management by intimidation. Good old boy network was alive. Lean manufacturing was just for show, would do just enough to cover the audit. I would hope management has changed since I left. Ankany was always at the bottom of the internal employee satisfaction survey.

Advice to Senior ManagementLet your employees think for themselves. Most of management would should retire

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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Good paying job

Design Engineer (Former Employee)
Horicon, WI

I worked at John Deere full-time for more than 10 years

ProsGood paying job for coming out of college

ConsVery traditional environment
Didn't seem forward moving with work - balance flexiblity

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John Deere technology center India

Senior Engineer (Current Employee)
Pune (India)

I have been working at John Deere full-time for more than 3 years

Prosworklife balance is nice, working enviornment is good

Consno specific downsides to mention

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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