A great company in a fun industry. Work with great people, but advancement may be slow. - Anonymous employee Diageo Employee Review

4.0
15 Oct 2012
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Diageo is the biggest company in the industry, and hires the best people. Benefits are strong, and work-life balance is not a just a punchline - it really exists! Depending on the department you work in, work can be quite horizontal, so you get a lot of exposure and experience even if you are lower in the hierarchy.

Cons

Advancement can be slow, and if you work outside of headquarters, it can be difficult to feel "connected" to the larger corporation. Supply side receives less attention than demand. Being driven by Sales means that other departments of the company do not receive as much attention, even if they are strategically important.

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