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2.0
Aug 14, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company for the most part. They have awesome benefits, brands, and overall a very strong business. They operate in many areas all over the world. IF you get in good you can really be set up nicely. This can be an awesome place to work for sure.

Cons

The cons are mostly around favortism. It can be very dominated by cliques here, you really do have to be with the in crowd for the most part to move up. Diversity is a problem here, so much they called it out at the National Meeting. Yet, they have done little to improve this. Many roles go to similar looking people, so its hard to break that. You can check out HQ offices around the country to verify this or look at who has roles that can get you to the next level, please check around if you don't believe me. I often feel that the playing field isn't equal. There are several high performing people of color of get passed over or are just held in place. I know many have left due to being discourgared or not supported. One last thing, i've seen so many of the "majority" propelled and promoted it's not even funny. Many whom haven't been in role minimum time or have made significant impacts to earn it. Please fix the diversity issue ! Some promotions are not given out to those who earned them, rather who fits in for the most part. Also, certain people get "chances" aka selected to try better jobs, there isn't any consistency on this. If they are comfortable with you, they will promote you regardless of success. Many people are selected for some roles too, sometimes there isn't a fair chance. Lastly, there is so much money left on the table by those who don't know what they are doing in their role, Mars could make sooooo much more money it's not even funny. Lot of people skate by and do little to drive revenue to where it could be. They are still celebrated, so why change? If you threaten the status quo you may not be promoted in some areas. Fitting in here goes a long way.

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5.0
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Pros

Iconic brands, privately held/family owned, principle based, and relationship based culture.

Cons

Slow decision making. High ratio of recruitment of Sr. Leaders from external companies conflicting with culture.

5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

I’ve been at Mars (Yorkville site) for about three months as a Quality Systems Senior Specialist, and so far it’s been a great experience. Everyone has been genuinely friendly, welcoming, and willing to help. The culture feels very supportive—people want to see you succeed and are quick to share knowledge and offer guidance. My manager has been amazing and is truly invested in my growth. She’s helped set clear expectations, encouraged development, and provided the tools and support I need to be successful.

Cons

None so far—still new, but my experience has been very positive.

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