A family owned company, with great business potential but not really attractive for talents - Manager Barilla Group Employee Review

3.0
Nov 8, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

Barilla has a very friendly work environment, plenty of nice & professional people. The business itself and the Categories the company works in, offer great opportunity for business growth. the company has a very challenging growth plan and it is in rapid expansion.

Cons

Barilla offers limited career opportunities, although the company presence is worldwide, there are only few operative office and branches all around the world. key position are often occupied by old-fashion italian manager, strongly holding their position in HQ. Salary level is average: when joining the company you can get great deals, but once inside there is not a clear salary review policy and in any case we are talking of ridiculous salary growth. Employes on the other side are quite protected and normally the base salary is high, while STI or extra bonus remains on the low side. it is an extremely bureaucratic and rigid company, Italy-centric, with high resistance to change

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5.0
Apr 18, 2026
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Pros

Great flexibility and work life balance. Great people and business.

Cons

Not much room for career advancement. A lot of decisions are made by the headquarters in Italy and don't always make sense for the US.

2.0
Apr 5, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Free pasta, knowledgeable coworkers who go above and beyond to help train new people.

Cons

Supervisors who don't manage their employees appropriately or fairly. In order to keep your job best to keep your head down. Don't ever give anyone any reason to single you out or your days are numbered even if your a skilled competent technician. There is Noone who will save you from being discarded.

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