Pros
A family owned multi-national company with a strong ethos and family culture. It is a flexible, supportive culture which a strong focus on the associates' personal development. I love working at Mars for the great career opportunities that they give me and the fantastic brands that I am able to work with. The 5 Principles of the Mars family genuinely do lie at the heart of what Mars is about, more so than at other companies I have worked in; as the family ownership allows the company to make long-term strategic plays.
Cons
It is a huge company that is fundamentally driven by the people who work there. Decisions can take a long time as people not results lie at the heart of everything. The company is trying to implement a more decisive culture, but this will take time to embed.