Mars reviews

4.3

87% would recommend to a friend

(4,393 total reviews)
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Poul Weihrauch

92% approve of CEO

77% positive business outlook

Mars has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,393 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Mars employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Industrie manufacturière industry (3.5 stars).

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4K reviews
4.0
Sep 23, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

Because it is privately held, the business information is shared across the organization, and everyone is in it to win it! They pay really well because there are no RSU's. Bonuses are healthy when the company makes its numbers. The work was wonderful and challenging, not one boring day in six years! Very global with opportunity to learn about foreign business perspectives. The opportunities to contribute to the success of the business were phenomenal!

Cons

The pace of snack marketing is fast, and yet it is the leanest company I have ever worked for. You had better have someone in management watching your back, because it is so competitive, especially around bonus time. They grade on a strict bell curve which causes managers to throw other managers' direct reports under the bus during calibration sessions.

1.0
Jun 6, 2019

What a hypocritical place this is

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Well known brands, free coffee.

Cons

The finance group is managed by a group of unhappy old timers with no personal life and terrible people skills. If you're willing to live in the office, work on weekends and being treated like a slave, this is the place for you. Otherwise, just stay away. There’s lots of infighting and paranoia, everyone seems to be out for themselves and there are no genuine friendships among employees. The 5 principles are a joke and the engagement survey is the most hypocritical thing I've ever seen in my entire career.

5.0
Apr 3, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great people! Great culture. Fair salary and benefits. Work-life balance - if you chose to make it a priority. Opportunities to volunteer in the community while getting paid. Ample development opportunities. Clear, written objectives, which are agreed to each year by associates and their line managers. Sustainability is a priority. Opportunities to make cross-functional and international moves within the company.

Cons

As happens everywhere, there are some less than exceptional line managers that make the job difficult for direct reports. When interviewing, be sure to assess the hiring manager just like he/she will be assessing you.

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