Pros
The positive side is the employees you work with. Most people are supportive, hardworking and doing their best in a difficult environment. Many feel they cannot speak up due to fear of retaliation or being pushed out.
Cons
The Global Food Group at Simplot is dominated by a very closed leadership culture. Many executives have been with the company for most of their careers, often with deep ties to the Simplot family or to long-standing internal networks. This creates an environment where challenging the status quo is not encouraged. Employees who raise questions or try to push for improvement often find themselves excluded from decisions or treated differently. Accountability is inconsistent. Leadership performance issues are rarely addressed and underperformance can be overlooked if leaders are viewed as agreeable or aligned with the existing group. Employee feedback during reviews does not seem to lead to meaningful action and concerns are often set aside if they conflict with leadership narratives. There have been repeated concerns around inappropriate behavior at company events without clear consequences. The company promotes values like Passion for People, but the day-to-day experience does not always reflect those values. If you are considering a role here, it may be worth taking time to think about what kind of culture you want to work in. This environment is better suited for those who prefer traditional structures and long-tenured leadership control rather than a modern, transparent or change-focused workplace.