Good company but has changed significantly since Bob Lane days (not sure for worst or better) - Program Manager John Deere Employee Review

3.0
13 Dec 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

More stable industry then others, most employees staying long-term. One product line benefits the other usually both don't go down at the same time (Agriculture and Construction)

Cons

Slow to respond or change according to market, very difficult to move internally without having a strong sponsor or knowing someone. Much lower pay compared to other industries/companies while asking for performance at or above those companies.

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5.0
8 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Money was above average for industry

Cons

Leadership deteriorated due to influx of people

3.0
18 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Interesting problems and good access to latest tools to do the job. Motivated coworkers

Cons

Upper management is absurdly disconnected from doing anything remotely valuable. They are useless. All vision and innovation comes from the lowest levels. We really don't need directors and above at this company - they take large salaries and promote the idiots instead of the innovators.

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