Pros
- Colgate-Palmolive is a globally recognized brand with a strong legacy in consumer goods, making it a great place to gain experience - Access to extensive tools & resources in digital technology - Talented colleagues and teams who are passionate about their subject matter
Cons
- Limited growth, opportunities: career progression can feel stagnant. There’s often a lack of clear pathways for advancement and internal mobility is only prioritized if you’ve been working for the company for 5+ years. - Resource constraints and overload: While the company has ambitious goals, there’s often a mismatch between expectations and the resources provided to execute them effectively. Teams frequently operate in a lean structure, making it difficult to scale properly. - Slow decision-making and bureaucracy: as with many large corporations, internal processes can be rigid and slow, moving, which can hinder agility. Status in the organization / Who you know / Name dropping is a thing here - Lack of trust: Leadership structures can sometimes be overly controlling, making it challenging to take ownership autonomously of project without excessive oversight. - Inconsistent support for innovation: While the company emphasizes digital transformation there is a gap between vision and execution with many initiatives lacking the necessary investment and long-term commitment