Canon reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(2,002 total reviews)
avatar

Fujio Mitarai

71% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Canon has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,002 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Canon employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews
4.0
May 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Well-known global brand with strong market presence. Talented and supportive colleagues across teams. Good exposure to enterprise customers and complex sales environments. Opportunity to learn in a large international organization.

Cons

Increasing focus on internal initiatives over core commercial execution, impacting sales effectiveness Perceived lack of merit-based consistency in recruitment and career progression Concerns around transparency in certain HR and reporting practices Imbalances in sales performance and resource allocation, particularly between segments Periods of instability in 2025, affecting trust, morale, and retention Limited focus on sales training and capability development compared to other internal priorities Strategic direction creating uncertainty around the long-term role of the sales organization

Viewing 10 - 12 of 2,002 Reviews

Glassdoor has 2,826 Canon reviews submitted anonymously by Canon employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Canon is right for you.