Mattel reviews

There are frequent layoffs, seemingly yearly at this point.

Does not value top talent - mediocre talent is okay if it fits the cost profile. Impossible to get promoted with inflexible HR rules, unless you are a friend of an EVP where an exception is given to the HR promotion rules. HR ethics team investigates a ton, but takes no action on legitimate grievances. Constant cost cutting to your budgets multiple times a year. Annual layoffs resulting in less competent people and higher workloads for those remaining. Technology run by offshore outsourcing that can only delivery basic IT services. Disconnected CEO from rest of company. No bonus even in profitable year (bonus paid last 2 of 3 years only) which is a significant component or Sr. Managers+. Inconsitent enforcement of mandatory 4-day return-to-office.