Average employer, at best - Anonymous employee Matson Employee Review

2.0
Jul 9, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Relatively stable company that has been around for a long time. Now its own publicly-traded company that should allow for growth opportunities. Strong industry brand.

Cons

Culture of mediocrity - filled with long time employees that feel entitled to everything (ie, union mentality). Given that poor performers are not managed out (including some management) and high performers are not differentiated, no reason to grind out long days. Functional support groups not valued at all.

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Cons

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