Pros
Passionate talented colleagues Hybrid work schedule depending on department and manager
Cons
The company operates without a clear corporate or divisional strategy. There is a lack of value for its employees they systematically push out long-term staff who have dedicated decades to the organization. Frequent layoffs are commonplace, primarily driven by stagnant sales and poor leadership. This has eroded confidence and significantly decreased morale over the past few years. There are very few people of color in leadership and internal DEI policies are not enforced. The organization tends to be reactive rather than proactive in addressing challenges and opportunities. Additionally, the benefits package leaves much to be desired. Be aware of the non-compete and associate's agreement. This southern company demands your loyalty. There is a noticeable lack of accountability among leadership, as they continue to prioritize the Milliken family’s (pulling the wool over their eyes) dividends over investing in the company, its people, and necessary resources. Instead of being led by experienced business leaders, the executive team is predominantly composed of management consultants who have gutted the company’s core values, structure, and culture. They have excessively streamlined, leading to substantial understaffing and overextended employees. This combination of ineffective leadership, poor investment in employees, and a focus on short-term financial gains creates a disheartening work environment. Milliken once had tremendous potential, but I doubt it will recover. What was once an industry titan is now on a path to extinction.