My View! - Brand Manager Mars Employee Review

1.0
Sep 16, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Peers and pay Principles (when practiced) Handful of mid-level managers and directors My "daughter" would love it here

Cons

Upper management needs help - Perhaps unintentionally the company has created a bias I worked in two other companies where merit was the key; however, in this company showcasing the Forbes Magazine Headlines, pushing for certain agenda seemed more critical during my short time with this company. Forbes magazine article talk about how good it is for certain group, but what about other group? Are you okay with overlooking the other side? How is this different than when we were sidelined? On my last day with this company, I felt sad seeing some of the best-talented people who were overlooked because they did not know how to find so-called "champions" to help them get to the next level. Some of these individuals were already doing a higher-level job but were overlooked (read the headlines of this review). Hiring or promotion (if any) of individuals in leadership roles is based on "a criteria" which does not seem to be based on qualifications. I would not want my "son" to work here!

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Thank you for sharing your experience. We truly take our Associates well-being seriously, and we would like to discuss your experience further. Please reach out to the Mars Ombudsman team at EthicsPoint - MARS. They are an independent, confidential, and neutral resource available to all Associates and Alumni. We strive to provide a safe space for all our Associates, and one where everyone is treated equally. We look forward to hearing from you.

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