Used to be top 100 company to work for. - Engineer Alcon Employee Review

2.0
Jul 4, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The benefits are decent. Onsite gym and cafeteria. Money is no object on R&D projects. Captive molding and assembly operations.

Cons

Not long ago the CEO of Alcon sent out an email highlighting a new perquisite for employees that basically entitled employees to work half days on Friday without taking PTO during the summer. The only caveat being you had to put your time in throughout the week. The immediate next day local senior management revoked the new perk. Good job and way to boost employee morale. With all that, communication isn't exactly stellar. Large talent pool with a lot of egos. Under performers can hide in this org for years. Maybe that's a perk?... Time keepers keep you on a tight leash.

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5.0
May 21, 2026
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Pros

Benefits, Work Life balance and culture

Cons

Slow product development cycles and consequently growth

3.0
Jun 10, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The company has lots of perks and benefits and competitive compensation.

Cons

The culture has suffered significantly and there is a lack of support and commitment to the procurement function. The current morale is low with most people strategizing an exit plan.

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