Foster Farms reviews

The cons are too many to list but they start with failed leadership that doesn't know how to lead. We had a good culture but that is gone now. We brought in some of the very best talent for all over the county that brought some positive change. They made Foster Farms a better place and a more fun place to work. Yet we are watching our best talent get pushed out the door due to politics. Recent departures have left the office sad, demoralized, and questioning our top brass. Morale is low and trust is low. Most want to leave and spend their day searching for new opportunities. The culture is bad and people want out. We need someone to stop the bleeding. I've never questioned an organization before as much as I do this one. Decisions make no sense and Foster Farms does not seem to care that our best people are being pushed out. It is a real sad time for me as someone that thought I'd be here forever.

HR needs to improve greatly. Other companies of the same size have a much better trained and effective HR team. When recruiting, they promise education reimbursement but do not tell you about the fine print. You need to have a superintendent position to even be considered for education reimbursement for a master's degree. They falsely advertise that they promote from within. Unfortunately, they hire somebody from the outside before considering a current employee that is highly qualified. Politics play a huge role when it comes to climbing the ladder; they are reluctant to innovation and fresh ideas and will only listen to your suggestions if are all for the company and not for the employees. Wages could be better. There are a lot of hours to be put in as a salary employee. If you manage people, expect to have your phone in your hand at all times. Work/ Life balance can become stressful.