Mars Associate reviews

- Pay is average. Bonuses are based almost exclusively on how the business performed (decided by Mars family). - big lack of accountability, most are afraid to take risks or make mistakes so quick decisions are hard to come by unless there is a fire to be put out. - 5 principles are applied in a selective manner, but are printed everywhere. - This is a private company but it may as well be public. - Cash is king. They will cut corners wherever possible to ensure bottom line is as lean as can be. This includes under-staffing and screwing over external business partners. - Perception, not performance, is everything (hard to control since open office environment allows for a lot of quick judgment). - Trust is hard to come by The flat hierarchy helps younger staff feel important but that doesn't mean everyone is seen as a partner. There are still decision makers who have those in a lower tier "figure out" how to make those decisions come to fruition - the accountability for failure will normally fall on those further down the chain. Don't think the "Mars" name on your resume will help much externally. The culture is viewed in a pretty negative light by those outside of the business as people who love it will stay (hence why few outside of Mars has a positive outlook)

Lots of favoritism unfortunately, promotions were not understood. The hours and shifts available were not in balance with family obligations or commitments. Lots of fear of losing their jobs so many of us became silent.