Inspiration right but operation not at all - Anonymous employee Mercer Employee Review

4.0
Oct 9, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You can perceive really a global company, you can meet very smart colleagues and well prepared people, diversity is lived and very well appreciated. Training is great. values and business vision are important reasons that inspired you to continue into this company. They are very open to new ideas and different points of view.

Cons

Not yet totally focused on clients; processes and investment take much more time than the business reality. Direct and dot line reports of executives makes the structure heavy and overcharged of political issues "bureaucracy". You waste to much more time in Self administration for several internal processes, easily deviates the focus on clients and business. HR strategy works well for high and senior positions but not for the rest.

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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take these concerns seriously and understand the importance of effective leadership. We are committed to creating a positive work environment and providing our colleagues with the support they need. We encourage you to reach out to your manager or HR partner to discuss your specific concerns further.
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