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      Mars

      Engaged Employer

      Mars reviews

      4.3

      87% would recommend to a friend

      (4,391 total reviews)
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      Poul Weihrauch

      92% approve of CEO

      77% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.3

      Culture & values

      4.3

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.2

      Work/Life balance

      4.2

      Compensation and benefits

      4.0

      Career opportunities

      3.9

      Senior management

      Mars has an employee rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars, based on 4,391 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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      Reviews by job title

      4K reviews
      4.0
      Jan 28, 2026

      Private Company, Great family Concept

      Senior r&d manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great associate engagement, good people and family feel.

      Cons

      A series of ineffective leadership changes negatively impacted the culture and resulted in a lack of clear strategy and forward direction. Ongoing mismanagement led to the departure of several key contributors. The organization is now in a recovery phase following leadership changes, with expectations for a faster turnaround.

      5.0
      Jan 28, 2026

      Good culture with politics

      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Amazing and useful benefits for both professional and personal use, friendly culture, awesome people (who are often the key to get things done rather than process), amazing investment into personal development

      Cons

      Too consensus driven, no mandates given for often critical activities. Too siloed from business divisions and shared service organisation.

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      Mars Response
      4mo
      We’re delighted to hear you had a positive experience with us and thank you for sharing your review. We’re deeply committed to the wellbeing and development of our Associates and know how important it is to feel supported at work and throughout your career. Please feel free to get in touch with your People and Organization team if you’d like to share any more feedback or recommendations.
      1.0
      Jan 23, 2026

      Polished Brand, Dysfunctional Reality

      It manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Strong brand recognition. Well known name on a resume. Pay and benefits are generally in line with large corporations. This may be a suitable environment for those who prioritize brand name over clarity, fairness, and consistency. Others should proceed with caution.

      Cons

      Day-to-day operations do not align with the company’s external image. Leadership quality is uneven, and accountability at senior levels is inconsistent. Decisions are frequently made without transparency, with shifting direction and unclear ownership creating ongoing instability for teams. Open communication is limited. Raising concerns or asking for clarity can result in loss of visibility, exclusion from decision-making, or reassignment rather than constructive resolution. Performance management is subjective and inconsistently applied, making expectations unclear and long-term success unpredictable. While values, inclusion, and well-being are heavily emphasized in messaging, they are not consistently reflected in practice. Psychological safety is limited, particularly during periods of change or for those who do not fully align with leadership preferences.

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      Mars Response
      4mo
      Thank you for taking the time to write your review. We’re sorry to hear your experience with us has not been positive. We aim to support our Associates in every way throughout their time with us and are committed to their wellbeing and development. Please reach out to the independent, confidential team at ombudsman@effem.com, and we look forward to discussing this further.
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