Disregard the publicity - this is not the place - IT Director Johnson & Johnson Employee Review

2.0
Sep 29, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Want to work in a company that is recognized worldwide? this is the place. There is no other place that have the kind of brand equity that J&J possesses in its arsenal - basically they 'own' baby, and their diversification makes the company a little bit more secure than the rest.

Cons

This company is now a huge elephant full of politics. The old mantra was "Small company environment, big company impact" - wel, it's really big company bureocracy, small company resources.... The company has become so slow that is even difficult to undertake must do projects or initiatives.

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jul 9, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

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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