Used to love it, not the same place anymore :( - Anonymous employee Shiseido Employee Review

3.0
Sep 20, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Amazing brands, lots of talent, upward mobility, Japanese heritage and culture

Cons

Losing its identity as a nice place to work, little to no work/life balance, more cut-throat and bottom line driven, more employee anxiety and uncertainty

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Cons

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Pros

Collaborative team at the IC level Nice product perks and gratis Decent long-term stable company

Cons

Mid-level management feels stifled by ED and VPs who've been there for 10+ years without change and don't use modern leadership technique or philosophy. Unwilling to change their antiquated ways despite asks from Executives to modernize. Unclear leadership directives.

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