Worst experience of my career - Demand Planner Mars Employee Review

1.0
May 7, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Flexibility and work/life balance. Some nice people

Cons

Feels like a cult. Those who are different, ask questions or don't agree with everything management say are made to feel they don't belong. I was actually told by my line manager not to challenge anything and just say 'yes' to whatever was asked - that way I would be perceived more positively by senior management. Unbelievably, she also informed the team that she had selected a particular new hire, not because he had the best experience or skills, but because it helped with the diversity stats. Sadly, he didn't last very long in the business. Lots of talk about diversity, but doesn't happen in practice. Opportunities for those who fit the mould (young, social, agreeable). Old boys club at senior management level.

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Mars Response
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Thank you for taking the time to write your review. Yours is not the experience we aim to offer our Associates, we aim to support our Associates in every way throughout their time with us and are committed to their wellbeing and development. If you would like to discuss your experience further, please reach out to Mars Ombudsman, an independent, confidential, informal, and neutral resource available to all Associates and Alumni at ombudsman@effem.com, and we look forward to discussing this further.

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