Think twice - Manager Conagra Brands Employee Review

2.0
Jul 15, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

401k matching, PTO, summer hours

Cons

My experience at Conagra was an absolute rollercoaster, with more downturns than up. Prior to COVID, I knew it was an old school company but 2020 really highlighted what an archaic perspective senior leadership hold. They required employees to return in the summer of 2020 when COVID was in full swing. They say they’re a modern workplace but then require employees to return to office 4-days a week as if that’s a gift. Their policies make it evident that they are most concerned about the bottom line and not about their employees well-being. If you want to do well and be promoted, you better hope you’re on the “good list” because favoritism runs rampant. They say you have to do rotations with a set amount of time in each rotation to be considered for promotion, but then that all goes out the window if they just don’t want you to be considered for an opening. They do not train you to succeed, often they hire externally, and they say your career is your own responsibility while many factors are out of your control. So yes, CAG has great benefits (401K matching, PTO), and it’s a great place if you’re looking to work on name brands and build your CV. But know the runway of opportunity is short and the politics are strong.

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Pros

* Great people to work with. Many employees are collaborative, supportive, and genuinely invested in helping one another succeed. * Strong heritage brand with a long-standing reputation in the industry. * Opportunity to gain exposure to a wide variety of work, projects, and business challenges. * Employees can develop broad experience across multiple areas of the business due to the scope and complexity of the organization. * Talented teams with significant institutional knowledge and expertise.

Cons

* Over the last six months, there has been a noticeable shift in culture and leadership approach. * While there is considerable emphasis on teaching, coaching, and upskilling, much of the development appears focused on reinforcing predetermined viewpoints rather than fostering meaningful learning, critical thinking, or diverse perspectives. * Decision-making increasingly appears to be driven by top-down directives, with limited emphasis on data-driven discussion or healthy debate. * Career growth and advancement opportunities are unclear, with few visible pathways for progression despite increasing expectations and responsibilities. * Workloads often feel unrealistic relative to available resources, staffing levels, and timelines, creating challenges for teams trying to maintain quality and balance competing priorities. * Employee retention does not appear to be a strategic priority. The departure of experienced employees has resulted in a loss of institutional knowledge, raising concerns about long-term organizational stability and engagement. * The current culture can feel more focused on alignment with leadership narratives than on employee development, collaboration, and evidence-based decision-making.

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