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Engineering Manager
Former Employee
Worked at General Motors for 20 years
August 31, 2015
2.0
Doesn't RecommendPositive Outlook
Pros

Great Value, ethical standards.

Good people to work with.

Many areas to work in.

Diverse culture and organization.

Good benefits.

Good bonus.

Working on continuous improvement.

Workers are engaged.

Good standardized process and controls in manufacturing cars.

Cons

Too slow to change. Too many layers still. Flexible work arrangements are not encouraged. Reluctant to promoting change and ideas. Still old school groups that have a stronghold. Cross-functional training is not well done or at all done. Not a workplace of choice yet. Promotions within some organizations are not common. Does not have a company family referral program for job placement/internship.

Advice to Management

Listen to customers and employees.

React faster with more urgency when customers are dissatisfied.

Standardize regional processes and practices; still not there.

Make design changes faster.

Promote or hire for best potential capability and leadership of a candidate, versus just past experience.

Study and provide a work arrangement policy, and implement it across the board.

Provide childcare or alternative support near work locations.

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