Archaic, unstructured, hostile work environment - Communications Manager Mars Employee Review

1.0
Jul 2, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Pet friendly offices - although some pets take precedent over others

Cons

Office politics & brownnosing Bullying Expectation to go above and beyond job description to be considered a remotely good employee Lip service often employed 'greenwashing'

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Mars Response
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Thank you for taking the time to write a review and provide feedback. Yours is not the experience we aim to offer our Associates, and we're sorry to hear that during your time at Mars you did not receive the right level of support. We care for our Associates' wellbeing and development, and are dedicated to always improving. Please reach out to the Mars Ombudsmen team at ombudsman@effem.com. They are an independent, confidential, informal and neutral resource available to all Associates and Alumni. We look forward to hearing from you.

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