
Overall positive experience; challenges exist as they do in all companies, but the positives outweigh the negatives
I enjoy working with my team but Global leadership needs to reevaluate how much influence they should be exerting into areas when they don't seem to be receptive to consistent feedback that may be contrary to their vision
consistent and clear communication by various methods
Salary and health benefits are very competitive
working and inter-acting with my team members
pension plan and health benefits
Health care benefits and participation in Medela pension plan
The Medela Pension program is unique and very beneficial
having the autonomy (in specific situations) to manage my business
My teams' support for each other is unique and very much appreciated
The end goal is always to have products available to help the end user
willingness to think for the team/company first in a way that also benefits personal goals
They communicate publicly with the organization on a regular basis and invite questions or open dialogue
Some members of my team interact daily and genuinely care for each others' success and personal best interest
There has been an extreme lack of product innovation over the last few years and we have fallen behind the competition.
The company culture is based on a guiding principal which is very meaningful - helping moms achieve success through their breastfeeding journey
most efforts are done with consideration of impact to the broader business; we all genuinely get along and enjoy spending time with each other and helping each other
They are experienced, knowledgeable, and care about the entire business, not just their own unique area of responsibility. They recognize that's what's good for them is likely good for the entire team
There is a clear lack of timeliness concerning new product development and speed to market for new items is very much behind the competition. Recent new product focus has been on items that could be deemed "outside" of Medela's core strengths, i.e. pacifiers and intimate apparel
The leadership team is brand new and needs to truly learn the intricacies of the business and most importantly, that the US market is unique and cannot be treated exactly as other global business units. What works in China may not be right for the US.