Pros
There are still a few good people to work with. The marketing department as a whole seems to band together in a PTSD like trance, hoping for better times, but every day another person seems to leave.
Cons
Worklife balance is awful, headcount is not backfilled and responsibilities are pushed to others with no rewards. There is limited opportunity and people often get promoted without jobs being advertised, it's very dependent on who you know and speak to rather than fair opportunity. Danaher is mandating a return to the office 5 days a week and gated access is now in most buildings to monitor the time employees spend there. CEO Chris Riley directed we focus on employing people on site rather than the right candidate for the role. It's been publicity communicated that those working remotely and those with caring roles have made "career limiting choices". Meetings often end with sniping and shouting as in pressure builds. Planning meetings have left many employees in tears, several members of staff have been on long term sick leave due to stress levels. Processes are very beurocratic and slow. Annual review ratings are pushed down to reduce bonuses, so individual performance is not rewarded. It's the worst example of gaslighting, where the company tells you they care about your mental health, diversity, sustainability etc but everything they put in place seems to work against what is said.
