Pros
As a new associate to Wrigley, I have been impressed by the deliberate and thoughtful onboarding process connecting me with the right tools and people that I need in order to succeed in my role. Not only regarding my line manager and team, but people from across the business are happy to go out of their way to make introductions and connect you with the information you need. Chance run-ins turn into "get to know you" downloads and information is transferred casually and earnestly. Everyone is extremely bright and motivated to succeed, so it's easy to reach out and partner with others. I have the pleasure of sitting at the same site as the R&D team, and it’s inspiring to see the work they do pursuing new innovations every day. Comp and benefits – At Wrigley, there is a competitive advantage in compensation and benefit offerings to associates. But the thing that stood out to me right away is how well they get work-life balance. It’s not just a concept, but a practice in flexibility while still meeting goals and achieving results. Wrigley also provides amenities that aid work-life balance such as an onsite cafeteria that serves breakfast and lunch daily, a fitness facility that’s free to associates, an onsite wellness and fitness coach, and our site also offers free parking which is a premium in itself. Opportunities for development – After 4 months with the business, I already feel the investment in my development. My line manager has had conversations about my goals and next potential moves to serve as a framework for setting my objectives and connecting me with the right projects to get involved. Besides learning on the job, there are also dedicated online resources for training that are supplemented by instructor-led courses to ensure new associates in our department receive the same foundational understanding of our signature processes.
Cons
Overall, I've been really happy with my decision to join Wrigley. I think that if you lean towards extroversion, you'll have no trouble adjusting to the energy and pace of the environment, but that if you consider yourself more introverted you may be uncomfortable with our open-environment seating and the high-relationship culture.
