Will the strengths of the past be enough for the future? - Director Johnson & Johnson Employee Review

3.0
Jan 27, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The credo as an operational foundation provides clear guidance on how we want to conduct business on all levels. Diverse operating companies unified in one corporation -- helps in financial risk mitigation, also helps provide abundance of opportunities for mobility and development, can leverage expertise in virtually every field.

Cons

Very large corporation can leave you feeling like a cog in the giant machine -- sometimes the upper management behavior contributes to that. Fiefdoms are present. Job demands can be high and sometimes the compensation doesn't feel in line with the expectations. Management often leaves employees feelings as though they should be grateful for being employed vs. thanking and compensating them for the contributions that they make. It is often feels like decisions are driven by ego and power plays vs. what's right for the customer or business.

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3.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There is a good work life balance.

Cons

- bureaucracy, everything take longer than needs to - culture is "J&J nice," precludes discussing difficult problems blocking progress - hostile to people with autism or others with neurodivergence - diversity is poor, if you are black you very likely not feel "seen" - higher penalties for women being assertive than men - will engage in constructive discharge to get rid of people perceived as difficult to work with - The ratings for employees are on a curve, if you are in a strong team, higher ratings are hard won, not everyone can be exceptional, even if they meet the J&J definition of exceptional. - Feedback is vague, not specific, actionable or helpful. Some manager are good coaches, but they are exceptions. - If you get a moderate rating you are in danger of being laid off. - In the Bay Area, pay is not competitive. HR has data saying otherwise, but I assure you, it is incorrect. Odds are, you will take a pay cut to join.

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