Inspiration right but operation not at all - Anonymous employee Mercer Employee Review

4.0
Oct 9, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You can perceive really a global company, you can meet very smart colleagues and well prepared people, diversity is lived and very well appreciated. Training is great. values and business vision are important reasons that inspired you to continue into this company. They are very open to new ideas and different points of view.

Cons

Not yet totally focused on clients; processes and investment take much more time than the business reality. Direct and dot line reports of executives makes the structure heavy and overcharged of political issues "bureaucracy". You waste to much more time in Self administration for several internal processes, easily deviates the focus on clients and business. HR strategy works well for high and senior positions but not for the rest.

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Mercer Response
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Thank you for sharing your feedback about career growth and development at our company. We understand the importance of professional growth and appreciate you bringing this to our attention. If you are seeking guidance or support in your career development, we have resources available to help. Your HR partner team can provide information on internal job postings, career counseling, and guidance on skill development. We encourage you to reach out for assistance.
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