Give Europe the freedom to operate and make decisions. Europe is not one country! - Manager Johnson Controls Employee Review

3.0
Dec 23, 2008
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Pros

It is certainly working in an environment that is never boring. As a lot of the basics are missing in Europe there is a lot of opportunity for improvement. If you survive the fast paced, strenuous environment you can make a difference at this company.

Cons

Leadership is hard to get to and often operating in their own cocoons. A lot of politics make it difficult to achieve anything. The Corporate organization is a Jekyll and Hyde organization that maintains an almost impossible balance between supporting the business and controlling/leading the business. Trying to look past the 1 year deadline to achieve some structural changes is hardly possible as a lot is focused on the NOW and the fiscal year's targets. The company wants to fly in Europe without growing wings first. As a US company the Europe "landscape" is simplified and a pointing finger is often targeted at Europe saying:"It works for us, so why can't you make it work?".

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5.0
Apr 22, 2026
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Pros

Great job that I would totally recommend anyone

Cons

Wonderful, wonderful place to work, no complaints

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Thank you so much for sharing your positive experience with Johnson Controls. Your input will help us in our mission to foster the best possible workplace for our teammates.
4.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Had a lot of flexibility with management in choosing and outlining the projects I wanted to work on

Cons

A lot of the more interesting IT work was reserved for a few set of teams, felt insular in that regard

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