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      Alcon

      Engaged Employer

      Alcon reviews

      3.7

      67% would recommend to a friend

      (2,533 total reviews)
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      David J Endicott

      77% approve of CEO

      64% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Alcon has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,533 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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      3K reviews
      2.0
      Jul 25, 2016

      More than exceeded at my job but fell into a system that doesn't pay off for employees

      Production technician
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Good start to career with great benefits. Awesome 20 cent pay raises once a year that really help you buy a soda pop every now and then for you and your family. Maybe even a pack of gum.

      Cons

      Hard work will never pay off here. Doesn't matter how many hours or how hard you work it doesn't pay off. My first year, experienced employees that have already been through the system told me to stop busting my butt because they have seen it too many times and it doesn't help at all. One of the hardest working and honest employees there. I have been lied to multiple times by my "higher ups" to the point where it drove me to hate my job.

      2.0
      Jul 23, 2016

      Poor Management

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good Benefits 401k, Medical. People are generally friendly. Used to be a great company with great culture.

      Cons

      Company is more worried about quarterly numbers, than quality or "delighting our customers" Management is too comfortable and lacks any movement. Disconnected and afraid to make any decisions that will help employees or the company itself.. No one is held accountable for their actions or lack there-of. Minimal career development both skills wise or promotional.

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      Alcon Response
      9y
      Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your negative work experience. We are striving for a more successful work culture for our employees. Our customers and employees are our number one priority. Your feedback is what will help us improve. We hope you will continue to stick with us as we advance and that you will see some positive changes at Alcon.
      3.0
      Jul 22, 2016

      Senior Cataract Refractive Manager

      Senior cataract refractive manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      401(k) and the benefits

      Cons

      Conservative culture, old boy's club

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      Alcon Response
      9y
      Congratulations on your work milestone at Alcon of more than 10 years! We appreciate your review and feedback of the company and hope you’ll continue to achieve success in your career at Alcon.
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