Will the Credo stand the test of time/ - Anonymous employee Johnson & Johnson Employee Review

4.0
Sep 11, 2009
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

JNJ offers a great career path within a respected company and category - namely healthcare. Multinational opportunities are at large. Likewise, JNJ has a strong track record of innovation - allowing you to be at the forefront on new consumer insights and solutions.

Cons

Whereas the Credo is at the heart of leadership values at JNJ - on paper, these values are not always rigidly demanded of senior management to succeed. Allowing leaders to progress within the organisation while blatantly ignoring respect for the employee and for the customer - is happening. As a result, poor role models are emerging for employees to aspire towards.

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Cons

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