Pros
The best thing about Orica is the expertise and professionalism of the people. With the exception of this current CEO's tenure, benefits were great and the company had opportunities to take you wherever you had the guts to go. The products and services are best in the market and we have a privileged position in our peer group.
Cons
Under the new CEO, employees have been marginalized. Decisions are top down. Top leadership wants/ needs everything simple whether or not it reflects reality or makes sense. Strategy is non-existent or not communicated. The CEO is trying to run a complicated company like a mine rather than a sophisticated services and high-tech products company. Top management was hired from the outside and anyone with prior Orica experience demoted to fit an arbitrary level model. The rules change as leadership sees fit and so there is no stability, alignment, organization or motivation.