John Deere Reviews
Updated Dec 9, 2019
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Samuel Allen
1,004 Ratings
"Great Company To Work For - Some Locations Can Be Hard To Live In"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at John Deere full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Compensation and benefits are competitive. Work culture is pretty laid back, the company listens to employees and make improvement based on employee surveys.
Cons
Some locations, especially in the Midwest, are hard to live in if you're not from the Midwest. Iowa is an acquired taste.
Advice to Management
Be cognizant of the changing working habits of younger engineers. Work styles and culture are different than what older generations are used to. Recognize and encourage out-of-the-box thinking.
John Deere2019-10-24- Helpful (1)
"Great company to work with"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at John Deere
Pros
Benefits, value their employees, flexibility, work from home.
Cons
Less opportunity, management style , people
John Deere2019-10-20 "Great Company"
StarStarStarStarStarI worked at John Deere part-time
Pros
Love being around the merchandise.
Cons
Hard work but it pays off.
John Deere2019-10-09"Great company to be apart of"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at John Deere full-time for less than a year
Pros
I have noticed that Deere treats their employees very well. Lots of benefits and the work environment is fun and rewarding.
Cons
It was very challenging coming into the work place. New people, procedures, and responsibilities. It took me a while to get the hang of things.
Advice to Management
Keep trying to guide us to what helps the company and get to know the people that you work under and understand their personality.
John Deere2019-10-07- Helpful (1)
"Great Place to Work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at John Deere full-time for less than a year
Pros
Great Benefits Great Working Environment Nice equipment to work with Chances for Advancement
Cons
IT and Help Desk process is slow and repetitive.
John Deere2019-09-30 - Helpful (1)
"Ideal Workplace"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at John Deere full-time for more than a year
Pros
Benefits, stability, networking, grand potential for growth
Cons
Departmentalization (but that provides opportunity)
John Deere2019-09-30 "A Fair Company to Work for in a Stimulating Environment"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at John Deere full-time for less than a year
Pros
- Fast paced work environment - Ability to advance is only limited by yourself - Encouraged to be creative in problem solving - Able to wear many hats and gain good experience - Ability to visit other factories and network quite easily - Countless opportunities to be involved in intriguing projects
Cons
- Dozens of systems and acronyms to learn in an overwhelming environment (at first) - At Ottumwa Works, many pieces of manufacturing equipment are worn out - One sometimes feels like small fish in a large ocean - Job hierarchy is tedious; it is sometimes a chore to get things done
Advice to Management
Do more to make employees feel as if they are doing a job well done. Appreciation goes a long way in such an intense and usually unforgiving environment.
John Deere2019-10-02"Great Company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at John Deere full-time for more than a year
Pros
Pay, work/life balance, great projects
Cons
lack of hands on projects Having to work with Unions
Advice to Management
Drop the union and hire wage as normal employees
John Deere2019-10-02"Company is Fine, Digital Transformation is Pre-Determined"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at John Deere full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Flexible schedule Decent Benefits Starting to Build Interesting Tech Stack
Cons
Digital Transformation career paths appear to be pre-determined and people with necessary skills often get overlooked for the same candidates that receive many of the opportunities.
John Deere2019-10-16"Great Team to work with"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at John Deere full-time for less than a year
Pros
Friendly Staff, Room for Growth, Training Available, Great Benefits
Cons
Occasional Mandatory Overtime, Possible Night Shift, Some Weekends
Advice to Management
Not only communicate with the employees better, but help push for better communication between employees. Be more transparent if possible. Appreciate the factory meetings and getting to hear from the upper management, it gives a more personal touch that is reassuring to some.
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