Let's Not Kid Ourselves - Anonymous employee Melaleuca Employee Review

3.0
Oct 20, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

I wasn't going to write a review but after getting notifications for several months of constant five star reviews I have changed my mind. Let's get some of the Pros out of the way. This company will hand you over keys to work you probably should have no involvement in, making you think they trust you, but then hops into the passenger seat . That said, it does make it hard to fail and gives you incredible experience making you highly marketable to other companies. So while you have those golden two-year handcuffs on you received from your sign-on bonus, enjoy the experience you'll gain. There are also wonderful people who work here and you will make some great connections. The cost of living in the area is also very reasonable in comparison to big cities.

Cons

Now to the not-so-good. Back to the 5 star reviews. Look at the latest reviews...I mean really? If you think executives can't sway the masses to "improve the recruiting effort" don't kid yourself. There's a reason they constantly have over 40 salary positions open and it isn't because they're growing rapidly (all the bragged-about growth is in China, not the U.S.). The management team here is stale and stuck in the 1980's Jack Welch era. Until there's a change in leadership the following will continue: Micromanagement, inequality for women (99% of upper management is guys), lagging the market heavily on pay, door logs being monitored (that's right, big brother is watching), minimal trust, sub-par benefits, and little to no career development. HR's involvement is welcoming you on your first day and saying good-bye on your last. They have no programs in place to develop employees, especially finance and I.T. Also, who has a Chief of Staff position? Come on. The only other organization that has that is the white house.

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5.0
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Pros

Great to work for, the people are kind and willing to help you with any problem you run into.

Cons

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1.0
May 19, 2026
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Pros

- side benefits are okay - it is a median sort of job - I personally have some freedom do to personal professional development on the clock when there is no immediate need for my work (happens very little) - People half listen once they know you have been at Melaleuca after about 5 years

Cons

- No management that knows what they are doing - Not very customer-focused - Don't seek to fulfill their strategic imperatives or strategies or mission - Very hard for people to listen to you because you're new - They don't have a lot of integrity - Very slow to solve problems - Don't worry about making improvements in processes or tools we use - Slow AI usage and no proficiency in AI usage, strategies or implementation - Managers micromanage because Melaleuca is "unique" - Most of the positive things they tout all the time serves only the company's image, not the employees - Don't worry about giving raises in a timely manner - Not goal-oriented employer And I could probably keep going, but will stop here.

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