Pros
I enjoyed working for Mars for many years. I was very satisfied with the company until they changed. They were considerate to associates They instituted many reward systems to motivate workers. They hired highly skilled and independent people and allowed them a great deal of freedom in determining the best way to complete tasks. Many of the improvements in manufacturing came from those who did the jobs every day. The compensation was great as were benefits.
Kontras
The company changed after the Mars family stopped being involved much in running the pet food side of the business. Rewards for hard work dwindled and plants with long time associates were closed in favor of smaller MFG sites. The company became detached from the values that were the basis of the company's success.