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      General Motors (GM) reviews

      3.5

      59% would recommend to a friend

      (11,696 total reviews)
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      Mary Barra

      50% approve of CEO

      45% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      General Motors (GM) has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 11,696 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The General Motors (GM) employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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      12K reviews
      2.0
      Aug 20, 2008

      Globally company that is a slow moving ship

      Business manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      We are a global company and literally have people all over the globe that are somehow connected. Rarely do you need to 'invent' something - if you are connected you can find the answer through your network.

      Cons

      Still very bureaucratic. Low performers are not dealt with in a timely manner. Leaders give too many chances to low performers, do not take the time to coach people to get better, or document the problems in order to exit them later. The company is so big, the various silos don't know what' s going on.

      2.0
      Aug 14, 2008

      Proceed with caution

      Manufacturing engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good pay, but not equivalent when time is considered. The company is so large that good work is boxed in a manufacturing plant, never noticed by the top of the food chain. GM is in need of competent employees and the job keeps you on your toes.

      Cons

      The hours and schedule shifts based on production output. May work day on week and nights the next. There is not a lot of growth in the company unless you know the top execs. In addition, there is so much downsizing required to stay afloat, and lost volume through the downsizing that I would be nervous each night for job placency.

      4.0
      Aug 11, 2008

      Good company to work for

      Prouction group leader
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      You are able to pursue master's programs. Good place for young people to be in. Is a good place to advance your career. It seems to take a while but seems rewarding. Company is trying to bring in new ways of thinking. Very global and one of the biggest companies in the world. Benefits are great. Compensation is somewhat high. I work in a plant and make the same amount of money as my friends in consulting. Rick Wagoner seems to be a great CEO to work for and got his stuff together. Yes the company is not doing great but who is ?

      Cons

      Here is a list of some downsides: Too many 50 + people who don't want to retire. A lot of them great and a lot very old school, don't give room for improvement, are years behind in the industry; Many older senior level management 8th and above who don't have a clue what is six sigma or GMS. Senior management seems to be old and unwilling to change with the times. There is a lack of diversity as everybody in the company; Most people close to 89 percent are from Michigan and have no clue what type cars are attractive in Texas or California; Many layers of upper management; Lack of diversity 94 % white , 5 % african american, 1.5 % latino, 3.5 % other

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