Alcon reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(2,530 total reviews)
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David J Endicott

77% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Alcon has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,530 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Alcon employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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4.0
Sep 27, 2024
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Pros

Alcon has always been flexible with me when it comes to needing to take time off and even held my position during FMLA for medical issues. The benefits are good and offer a competitive 401k match

Cons

Depending on the field, career progression can feal stagnated. I've worked as IT support for many years now but haven't had any meaningful opportunities for career progression outside of developmental roles, which don't offer compensation accordingly in my opinion.

3.0
Sep 27, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits is good and free corporate pass

Cons

Management not supportive and expect you to cut cost

1.0
Sep 24, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Some good colleagues and food to some extent.

Cons

Poor leadership and communication Lack of clear goals and feedback Favoritism and discrimination Little opportunity for professional growth Working at Alcon has been a deeply frustrating experience, primarily due to ineffective leadership and a lack of transparency. The company's promises of continuous improvement and professional development feel hollow. Feedback, especially from senior leaders from US and AGS India, is often vague, unprofessional, and one-sided, with little regard for employees' perspectives. Communication is poor, with important decisions being made behind closed doors and leaders playing favorites rather than focusing on merit. Clear goals and accountability are missing, which has resulted in a culture that rewards mediocrity and discourages real performance. Despite repeated attempts to raise concerns and improve team dynamics, the leadership's focus remains on optics rather than real progress. Sadly, the environment fosters favoritism (if you a non-Bangalorean/kannada speaking good luck growing there) and a lack of respect for diverse perspectives. If you're looking for professional growth, transparency, and strong leadership, Alcon is not the place to be.

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