So close to be a "Great Place to Work" - Anonymous employee Mars Employee Review

3.0
May 18, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Strong Values (5 Principles) -Global job opportunities & travel -Training & Development Programs -Geographic flexibility

Cons

-Poor succession planning (very reactive which causes them to lose talent) -Very eurocentric (can feel an Anti-American sentiment at times) -Polarizing feedback/performance reviews/development (can be very love & hate, one year they love you, next year they hate you) -Very decentralized & tribal company (will have to travel a lot for new opportunities & network to be successful)

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Pros

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Cons

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4.0
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Pros

Great people who believe in a common mission. Strong leadership and support.

Cons

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