Alcon reviews

3.7

67% would recommend to a friend

(2,533 total reviews)
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David J Endicott

77% approve of CEO

64% positive business outlook

Alcon has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 2,533 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Alcon employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews
2.0
May 14, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Unlimited time off Good salary for management, especially for Houston

Cons

60% of IT to be offshored by end of 2023. Headcount reductions and cost cutting are limiting investments in innovation. Significant talent loss in IT Leadership since Dec 2023. Unsafe working environment at the Houston plant - multiple homicides next door to the facility in 2022/23; frequent police activity and active shootings nearby; break-ins and firearms thefts from vehicles on-premise; lack of emergency preparation and an unwillingness to train for active shooting situations; warehouse accidents and personal injuries are common. A “Good Old Boys/Girls” culture persists. Employee engagement feedback continues to indicate distrust between staff & management.

3.0
Mar 6, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great benefits; good salary, flexible work schedule; fitness center available for employees

Cons

In my opinion, the culture at Alcon was going in the wrong direction; company grew too large

1.0
Mar 6, 2023

Below average

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits and diversity policies

Cons

Company culture is not supportive of employees. Poor communication from Senior management who focuses mostly on cost control at the expense of employee well-being.

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