Former employee of 15 years - Sales Operations Representative Caterpillar Employee Review

2.0
11 Oct 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

1. In the past they offered stability due to size and market position. However recent market conditions have resulted in substantial reductions of staff. 2. Potential for international experience 3. Industry Leader

Cons

1. Not a humble organization, tend to be arrogant, dealers referred to this as "Catitude" 2. Very ingrown organization, resulting in little acceptance for innovative ideas. 3. They do not know how to manage mid-career hires. As a rule they follow a very traditional development path. I realize this sounds simply "disgruntled", but I know of multiple employees who experienced this. Most of use have left to better opportunities. 4. During the recent down sizing, communication was terrible. It was late in coming, obtuse and too often misinformed. I know of several employees who were advised not take the buyout package because they were assured positions and were laid off 30 days after the deadline for the offer expired.

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