Stagnant Organization with a serious Top Down Management "Must Control People" problem - General Manager J.D. Irving Employee Review

1.0
Jul 11, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Large organization, finically stable and very diversified. The company returns large amounts of the profits back into modernization of their plants and technology. Located in a beautiful part of the world.

Cons

This organization as been come very stagnant and has failed to grow outside of its traditional businesses. The third generation family leadership is bent on controlling the small markets they are in, controlling and shaping local public policy, and controlling its employee base. Employees will not experience true personal growth in this organization as critical thinking skills outside of company dictated policy are not allowed. Company fires people on a whim and shows a serious lack of consideration for the welfare of their employees.

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Pros

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2.0
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Pros

Good pay and great benefits. Good coworkers. Every other weekend off is nice.

Cons

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