A huge disappointment - Head of IT Alcon Employee Review

2.0
May 14, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Unlimited time off Good salary for management, especially for Houston

Cons

60% of IT to be offshored by end of 2023. Headcount reductions and cost cutting are limiting investments in innovation. Significant talent loss in IT Leadership since Dec 2023. Unsafe working environment at the Houston plant - multiple homicides next door to the facility in 2022/23; frequent police activity and active shootings nearby; break-ins and firearms thefts from vehicles on-premise; lack of emergency preparation and an unwillingness to train for active shooting situations; warehouse accidents and personal injuries are common. A “Good Old Boys/Girls” culture persists. Employee engagement feedback continues to indicate distrust between staff & management.

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5.0
Jun 16, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Really nice people work here

Cons

Not many engineers are actual engineers

4.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Stable company with people that want to make a difference. Great place to learn about manufacturing practices.

Cons

No clear job roles and the company tries to squeeze work out of lower level engineers.

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