Used to be great, now run fast from Deere when you can - Manager John Deere Employee Review

2.0
Jun 12, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great products, good performance bonuses, low cost of living locations, high level of ethics and conduct expected, good sick leave (no limits), access to training and development, great travel and expense policy, stability, predictability, work schedule attractive for families.

Cons

Poor communications, low diversity, not open to change and new ideas, resting on past successes, demographically challenged (many employees have high benefits and don't choose to retire), two tier employee system, poor health benefits, ridiculous policies (office-space inspections, limit on personal items in workspace), new, poor relocation benefit policy in place, no childcare arrangements or assistance, cost cutting affecting future product quality, low morale, employees leaving for many reasons - no motivation to stay long term as company removed health benefits in retirement.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

Interesting problems and good access to latest tools to do the job. Motivated coworkers

Cons

Upper management is absurdly disconnected from doing anything remotely valuable. They are useless. All vision and innovation comes from the lowest levels. We really don't need directors and above at this company - they take large salaries and promote the idiots instead of the innovators.

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