Melaleuca reviews

3.4

65% would recommend to a friend

(759 total reviews)
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Frank L. VanderSloot

64% approve of CEO

60% positive business outlook

Melaleuca has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 759 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Melaleuca employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Personal Consumer Services industry (3.6 stars).

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759 reviews
4.0
May 10, 2017
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Pros

Melaleuca is full of very talented and gifted employees. Honestly, the employees at this company are what makes it special and what keeps me here. I have never worked with so many people bright people who are also so kind. At first, I thought it was a bit of a joke or a facade but after working here for several years I have come to realize that the people really are this nice. And they aren't just nice they are very good at what they do. Since I have been here we have grown by over 142% and that doesn't just happen by accident. Melaleuca has grown by double digits for 30 out of 32 years! Last year we grew by $400+MM! Heck, the biggest challenge I face as a leader is trying to keep up with hiring and getting people to move to Idaho Falls. On that matter, I love Idaho Falls. I moved from a much larger state and I really do enjoy small town living. I mean, I have a 10 minute commute and I doubled the square footage on my house and lowered my mortgage payment. Anyway, Melaleuca has treated me very well and I have been able to do things that I never thought possible. The CEO has given me his floor seats to Utah Jazz Games, I have traveled on all of the company jets and have accompanied the CEO to some fantastic trips. I know that Melaleuca isn't for everyone but for me it has been a fantastic experience.

Cons

Working at Melaleuca is not without it's challenges. We are far from perfect but I do feel like we are trending in the right direction. To me Melaleuca is experiencing growing pains. We have out grown many of our systems and processes but we can't slow down enough to fix them. This can cause some serious frustration. Another area that took some adjusting to is the approvals process. You have to be great at building business cases and being persistent and if you are good things can happen. If you are not you will get very frustrated. Just because you are an Executive doesn't mean you get to unilaterally call the shots. This is a founder led company so recognize that he will want to get involved and weigh in on some of your key decisions.

4.0
Apr 5, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

The $90 product check is very nice. The people who work here are generally very kind-hearted, and they do their best to make sure you are taken care of with your questions you may have. The products are great, and they provide great basic benefits.

Cons

There is heavy favoritism in all parts of the company. Leadership status and promotions are not given unless you have the "in" with somebody. The business mode can sometimes be misconceived by our customers, and the fine print needs to be made more out in the open. For as long as I've worked here, it's been extremely difficult to get a promotion despite everyone's saying that it can be done very easily.

5.0
Feb 13, 2017

Exciting Growth, Exciting Future!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

I am proud to be part of a company with a mission statement of enhancing the lives of those we touch by helping people reach their goals. The mission statement is evident in the lives of both employees and marketing executives. One of the most exciting aspects of Melaleuca is that they have continued to see great growth year after year. The growth has translated into career opportunities and future growth for years to come. I have witnessed many employees start as a front-line associate and work their way up to Senior Manager and even Director level positions. There is a focus by the leaders of the company to reward and recognize employees for their contributions to that growth, including profit sharing, longevity bonuses, and employee awards. Employee benefits are above average for the region, including extras like an onsite gym at global headquarters, product certificates for free Melaleuca products, Frank's errands (i.e. employee concierge service that runs errands for employees), and reduced cost daycare. Melaleuca also carries out a number of employee events and celebrations each year including the employee summer picnic and Christmas celebration. The management team truly cares about its employees, and wants to see them be successful in both their professional and personal lives. Management puts forward the effort to listen to employees through surveys, employee round tables, and other means, because they have a general interest to improve. There is a great family and team culture, where employees at all levels work together to improve and win everyday. I would definitely recommend Melaleuca to my friends looking for career growth in an exciting company.

Cons

As with any growing company, there is a need to evolve and adapt processes and systems to accommodate the size of the company. Melaleuca needs to continue to focus on improving and enhancing processes and systems so that they can meet the demand of a growing company while staying true to its core values. Melaleuca operates in a fast-paced, demanding environment, where there is a high expectation for excellence from every employee. While many enjoy this environment, it may not be for you if you're looking for something that is slower-paced and laid back.

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