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Pros
- "Mars has a great culture that embraces a high level of responsibility and freedom for their associates." (in 284 reviews)
- "The work life balance is great and the fact that you work for a company who makes candy" (in 143 reviews)
Cons
- "Poor management, Company does not live the 5 principles they cram down your throat." (in 106 reviews)
- "Mars principles could not prevent some very bad managers from deliberately damaging talented associates' careers." (in 48 reviews)
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Return to all Reviews- 5.0Aug 30, 2021Director, Human ResourcesCurrent EmployeeFalls Church, VA
Pros
- Great Associate Concept and principles - Several opportunities to grow - Amazing Pay - Great people and diversity -Global Breath
Cons
- Very complex structure to navigate. Project can take a little longer to implement, since several stakeholders in multiple levels and units need to be involved in the decision making
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Mars Response3yThank you for taking the time to write a review to share your experience with us and provide such constructive feedback. We deeply care about our Associates, and are dedicated to always improving, so if you would like to provide any further feedback regarding your listed cons, please get in touch with your People and Organization team. We appreciate your perspective and look forward to hearing more from you. Thank you.
- 2.0Dec 13, 2010Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee
Pros
*Great and friendly people to work with overall. *Exposed to a variety of opportunities to solve problems, implement new strategies/ideas, and participate in cross-functional teams. *Ability to 'jump in' and contribute from day one.
Cons
*The organization is becoming flatter and has always been extremely political. *Lack of work/life balance, and prioritization of activities. *Siloed functions.
1 - 5.0Dec 21, 2016Anonymous EmployeeCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsWaltham on the Wolds, England
Pros
Being able to bring your dog to work is great, it offers excellent flexibility for owners and in turn creates a great working environment. The company really does care about the welfare of animals and this is proof of that. All of the UK petcare offices are dog-friendly which is something I take full advantage of. You get the opportunity to work with great brands and people passionate about these brands on a daily basis. The professional and personal development within the business is excellent - the ability to move into different functions offers those who want it a broad and varied career.
Cons
There can be a lot of ambiguity in the business however if you are OK with change then this shouldn’t worry you.
1 - 4.0Jul 26, 2023Maintenance Team LeadCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsCairo, Cairo Governorate
Pros
Mars is a great place to work and learn at the same time. It gives great focus on people development which in turn gives you the opportunity to grow in the company or outside. It also has one of the best working environments I've seen, people are very supportive and approachable. Finally, it really promotes the culture of moving to different roles across the organization which helps you to diversify your experience.
Cons
The hierarchy is a little flat which gives little opportunities to employees to get promoted as they progress through their career.
Mars Response5moThank you for taking the time to write a review to share your experience with us and provide such great feedback. We are deeply committed to our Associates' wellbeing and development and we're happy to hear you're having a positive experience with us. If you would like to share any additional feedback or recommendations, please get in touch with your People and Organization team. Thank you!
- 4.0Dec 5, 2022Executive CoordinatorCurrent Employee, more than 3 yearsMcLean, VA
Pros
Great people to work with and an exciting range of brands to enjoy and feel proud of.
Cons
Duties constantly change or get added to your role with little notice. There's an opportunity for more diversity.
Mars Response12moThank you for taking the time to write a review to share your experience with us and provide such great feedback. We are deeply committed to our Associates' wellbeing and development and we're happy to hear you're having a positive experience with us. If you would like to share any additional feedback or recommendations, please get in touch with your People and Organization team. Thank you!
- 3.0Jan 4, 2018Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee, more than 8 years
Pros
Great benefits, teams and products. The health, vision and dental options are excellent and top notch. Vacation and holiday days off are quite generous and begin from day one.
Cons
Reorganization of roles and headcount cuts every 18 to 24 months. Many great people are flushed out every two years and the organization makes business decisions and changes.
11 - 2.0Jul 15, 2019Manager ITFormer Employee, more than 5 yearsLondon, England
Pros
Great products, great brand recognition. Kids loved my working there. You decide the pace. pay is above average.
Cons
Old boys club, so you will kill yourself delivering and training, but you have to be a EU citizen to break the Director barrier or in IT one has to know the CIO personally. Concept of accountability is non existent. Company has been losing money for a decade and still refuses to see the writing on the wall and all one hears is how the entire CPG business is not doing well. Entire leadership is made of EU expats, so all they think about is maintaining the status quo, to keep the money coming and educating their kids. Stay long enough and you realize, no one is listening as everyone knows how things are going and all they want to do is stay the longest. Its an old boys club, so forget about promotions if you are not on the bandwagon. Top 150 people keep promoting one another and the rest are always talking about how great the family is. Ok, the family is fantastic, but where is my career growth?? its a cult, an dif you want to do something for your career, just stay away. Titles are ridiculous for people below Director so getting a job change is tough. So just stay away.
3 - 4.0Oct 6, 2020Business Systems AnalystFormer Employee, more than 5 yearsSlough, Berkshire, South East England, England
Pros
Commitment and investment in training staff is un-paralleled and the opportunity to work with people from all over the world was truly great. Mars Associates like to win and care deeply about their products and customers
Cons
nothing that is worth specifying
1 - 4.0Feb 24, 2021Senior Category ManagerFormer Employee, more than 3 yearsNashville, TN
Pros
Mars is a great company to work for in many ways, and I loved my time there! It offers lots of freedom for associates to make the necessary business decisions to achieve targets. The company pays well, has fun events, and has a really healthy work/life balance. I met some great people in my time there and had a lot of fun collaborating cross-functionally on projects.
Cons
While Mars gets a lot right, the culture isn't very upfront when things don't go well. It was frustrating at times to know that we could be doing better as a team, but not get transparency or healthy challenges from leadership to call out areas of opportunity and drive for change.
- 4.0Apr 29, 2016Anonymous EmployeeFormer Employee, more than 3 yearsRancho Dominguez, CA
Pros
The opportunities are endless if you are mobile. You can chart your own career and move functions if you demonstrate skill and curiosity. Great training round to work in an ambiguous environment with the large scale of a Fortune 100. 5 Principles brings people together.
Cons
Mobility required to move up in the organization.
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