You hear how great this place used to be to work for. It isn't that anymore. - Anonymous employee Alcon Employee Review

1.0
May 29, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great 401k, benefits Great healthcare Great resources human resources is making an honest effort to improve communication with employees

Cons

inter-department competition is counterproductive effects of Novartis buy-out in 2011 are still being felt, lots of lay offs, policy changes high level, decision-making management really has no clue on what is going on high level management are immune to consequences of bad decisions they make

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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