Don't always practice what they preach - Anonymous employee Georgia-Pacific Employee Review

2.0
Apr 19, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

MBM principles are great if ALL locations abide by them. It can be a long learning curve but once established, can be a huge benefit to getting things accomplished and for individuals to take ownership of their areas.

Cons

Some Senior Management "talk the talk" and train others the way MBM is supposed to work but when it is put to the test, they go back to favoritism for those they like and yelling and belittling others (in public, no less) those individuals that don't meet their expectations. Base pay is mostly fixed after hire date unless you are able to "part the seas", it will remain that way. Work/life balance is non-existent. Stress level is highest I have ever experienced.

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4.0
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Pros

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Cons

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