Cummins reviews

Every 3 years there has been a RIF in the company over the last decade. While the businesses the company is in are cyclical, a RIF usually is 10-20% of the professional workforce. There are a lot of long-timers in the company and that leads to a lot of 'not how we do things around here' thinking in the work. There is a huge challenge with making change and implementing the big programs which are the focus of leaders. For implementing major system/business process programs the company continues to fail. There have been 3 major programs (global in scope and 5+ year execution plans) which have been cancelled/written off/put on hold for more than 5 years, and no accountability to any of the leaders who are over those areas. There are many levels of management, making decisions small in scope and driving significant amount of 'consensus' meetings to get anything done. Finally, there are lots of opportunities to grow your career, but only if you're willing to be located in Columbus, IN (small town south of Indianapolis).

- Extremely political. Your success depends on which butt you're kissing and how well you're kissing it. I sometimes had to do that even if every fibre in my body screamed NO. So please be aware of office politics there. - The only 'diversity' that matters there is that of appearances/gender/colour and NOT diversity of opinions. It's ironic how the same people that keep going about 'diversity' hold the same dopy ideas about everything ;) The diversity training rather propagandist and militant. Don't you dare questioning the dogma! Just tune out. - Some people got hired because of being female. Shouldn't it be about how you are and what you can rather than your biology? Affirmative action might not yield the best results. - Big boys club as someone said before. Again it's about how likeable you are and not how good you are. Helps if you're a guy. - Word of warning for (young) fresh female employees: beware of certain individuals only seeking a certain kind of gratification. Some clearly are in for a meat hunt. Don't get involved under any circumstances. Greasy! - Rampant gossiping, some really try getting their nose in your business. Yes, and walking out on you as you enter the restroom is very professional. - Condescending and patronising attitude and big egos from some members of management. Some don't acknowledge you, presumably because your not important enough. Although there are some really great ones! - Pressure for American social norms, big push to be an extrovert. Goes back to the supposed 'diversity'. If you don't socialise much and just focus on work, there must be something wrong with you. So you end up faking it every day... - Location is abysmal. Party animals won't be comfortable with a limited nightlife. In addition, due to the remote locations it feels like you're living on a desert island where you see the same people day in and day out both at work and outside. You can get sick of that very very soon. - Disconnection from manager and lack of workload can make you feel lethargic. - Slow processes, backward IT systems which is surprising for a large organisation like this. - Salary behind competition.