Good company, stale middle management & poor HR - Anonymous employee Mars Employee Review

2.0
20 Aug 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Supportive environment Privately owned so you don’t have the same pressure as listed companies Working with big brands

Cons

Cultural issues across the business resistant to change, complacent Terrible middle management, low EQ P&O a disgrace

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Cons

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Cons

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