Alcon Reviews

Pros

Flexible time-off Great benefits and 401k program Internal promotions Excellent training program

Cons

Turnover on off-shifts Lack of communication between shifts

Pros

Work Life Balance；Nice benefits; Unlimited PTO

Cons

Not much growth vertically but stable

Pros

Good work/life balance. Excellent health insurance and retirement plan (401k + additional retirement match after 1 yr of service). Additional perks like free contact lens supply (for full time employee + eligible dependent) every year, discounts for LASIK surgeries or cataract surgeries when selecting Alcon surgical instrument or implant products.

Cons

Slow paced and long product development cycle. Challenging for young people to get promoted.

Pros

Unlimited time off Good salary for management, especially for Houston

Cons

60% of IT to be offshored by end of 2023. Headcount reductions and cost cutting are limiting investments in innovation. Significant talent loss in IT Leadership since Dec 2023. Unsafe working environment at the Houston plant - multiple homicides next door to the facility in 2022/23; frequent police activity and active shootings nearby; break-ins and firearms thefts from vehicles on-premise; lack of emergency preparation and an unwillingness to train for active shooting situations; warehouse accidents and personal injuries are common. A “Good Old Boys/Girls” culture persists. Employee engagement feedback continues to indicate distrust between staff & management.

Pros

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Pros

Excellent health benefits, free contacts lenses, on-site amenities

Cons

Behind the times with flexible work culture. Toxicity starts from senior leaders not held accountable or challenged (i.e. Ed McGough). Favoritism is deeply embedded in the core, and micro aggressions run rampant.

Pros

Free contacts every year Most people you work with are nice and friendly The environment is pretty relaxed Decent pay

Cons

Some upper management have bad communication skills Some upper management let their emotions get the better of them and redirect their anger at subordinates Some people have to work during holidays even though they are supposed to be optional

Pros

Benefits and perks exist on paper and outwardly it would seem like a good company to join. WLB balance is good.

Cons

You may never receive the benefits as your manager may not vouch for them or grant you those benefits that only exist on paper. Also you might work on the same project during your whole time in Alcon as things progress slowly.

Pros

challenging job makes it worth while. Awesome schedule bonuses and pay.

Cons

In my opinion, no downsides.

Pros

Alcon had great 401k. Employer match

Cons

Not keep up with the new technology