Losing Its Family Focus; Far Behind the Times with Pay and Compensation - Anonymous employee Mars Employee Review

2.0
Sep 19, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Open environment and open-door policy. Flexible working schedules and good work-life balance. Relaxed atmosphere.

Cons

Behind the times in pay and compensation. No where near the competition. Losing the family focus and moving more towards cold corporate atmosphere. Lack of security with constant reorganizations and lay-offs. Hires externally when there are skilled and qualified internal candidates that long overdue for promotion.

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