Mixed Bag - Manager John Deere Employee Review

180 year old culture is solidly entrenched and will not change or adapt to the 21st century. Not a good company to work at if you have good ideas or embrace change, you will be derailed or cast out. Career growth paths seem to favor mostly those with farming backgrounds, females and those with a military background. Cronyism and nepotism is still pervasive but in all fairness, part of this is perpetuated by the fact the company has difficulty attracting folks outside Illinois and Iowa due to less than desirable work locations scattered in small, obscure communities lacking amenities and quality of life.