Alcon reviews

3.7

66% would recommend to a friend

(459 total reviews)
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David J Endicott

77% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

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4.0
Jun 10, 2014

I have thoroughly enjoyed working for Alcon.

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Pros

A company that has a track record of developing technology to help people. Good pay, good medical coverage, and good vacation.

Cons

The Novartis merger has created turmoil and negatively impacted morale. Ways of operating are in transition with a large number of employees feeling the changes are not for the better.

1.0
Jun 6, 2014

Terrible culture, inept leadership

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Pros

Good compensation, great benefits (especially if you or someone in your family wears contacts--they're free), and depending on your desire for professional development and proximity to home office there are many opportunities for advancement.

Cons

Executive leadership is a good ol' boys club and Alcon has vastly outgrown their ability to run the organization efficiently. Budget cuts are constant which results in employees having to do more work and just when you think you've got it handled, there's another round of budget cuts or layoffs. All of this adds up to a terrible corporate culture and very low morale for internal associates.

2.0
May 17, 2014

My experience at Alcon; going from good to bad.

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Pros

Challenging projects to work on, excellent talent pool to develop new products, great pay and benefits. Actively involved in local community charities.

Cons

New projects and talent pool cut due to 'portfolio re-alignment', benefits slowly being trimmed to save a buck, too many micro-managers. More lay-offs coming.

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