Incompetent management and good ole boy network - Anonymous employee Alcon Employee Review

2.0
Dec 13, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great 401K match, decent work/life balance, free contacts

Cons

Promote good salespeople into positions that are far outside their competency. Just because you can "sell" doesn't mean you can be a marketer. Literally, there are multiple marketing directors who don't understand basic marketing principles. Caring about the workforce is just lip service. The good talent has been leaving en mass. Pricing strategy will be the downfall of the organization. Commodity products at premium price points.

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