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      Mars

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      Mars reviews

      4.3

      86% would recommend to a friend

      (4,409 total reviews)
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      Poul Weihrauch

      91% approve of CEO

      77% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Mars has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,409 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Mars employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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      4K reviews
      4.0
      Aug 3, 2015

      Five principles at Mars

      Project engineer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The company believes in their five principles: Quality, Efficiency, Mutuality, Freedom and Responsibility. Business decisions are made based on these principles. It feels like you're working with family members because everyone takes care of each other.

      Cons

      A fast paced manufacturing environment leads to a lot of overtime for associates on the floor as well as salaried associates.

      2.0
      Jul 29, 2015

      Family business for Mars family, not for yours

      Consumer insights
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Nice people to work with, nice atmosphere. Nice amenities (including free candy of course).

      Cons

      While they are a "family" company, they really don't care so much about your family. You are expected to work long hours, travel frequently and participate in "mandatory fun" activities that conflict with getting any work done, causing you to work longer to get your work done. While there are great opportunities for regular associates to move up the Mars ladder, having specialized education (graduate degrees) is seen as a bad thing and you are discouraged from saying you have specialized education. In many positions this means you will not get a promotion or increase in pay appropriate for you level of education.

      2.0
      Jul 27, 2015

      Anonymous

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Open work environment, casual, in some offices you can bring your dog to work, big roles (sometimes too big). Many associates want to live by the 5 Principles. If you are astute at navigating a highly complex environment and comfortable with a lack of transparency you will do really well here.

      Cons

      The most hierarchical non-hierarchical company you will ever work for. Associates have very big roles and although they fairly compensate in most cases many associates burn out. If you require time and development of your leadership considering other options could be a better plan.

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