It WAS a great company to work for when the owners ran it. - Business Systems Manager Mars Employee Review

3.0
Dec 20, 2013
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Pros

There are five principles that define a way of doing business that recognizes the individual and a responsible way of conducting business.

Cons

The company is not being run by the family anymore; the new CEO is just like all the others. They have employed Jack Welch's drop the bottom 10% every year (stupid). They have reorganized almost every other year in some misguided thought process that you can replace leadership with HR policies. Mike Murphy was the last decent CEO and he left 10 years ago.

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5.0
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Pros

Culture and the role make the company

Cons

Lack of time for fundamentals

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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