The Estee Lauder Companies Inc.

"If you are pretty and have no self-respect, your life here could be decent. Generally, hard working and qualified people are expected to work harder (80 hours weekly), especially at the manager level, while prettier and well-connected folks work 40 hours weekly. Further, and this is true only here, directors take all credit for managers’ work and managers do not get to interact with anyone other than their direct boss. The company also rarely promotes managers and pushes them out every 2-3 years. Might as well give the same hours in banking to get a promotion and double pay out of it. Some pretty women are token promoted to show support of diversity but true power stays with the old white men. "

"The job can consume you. They continue to restructure the organization and downsize, putting more workload on those remaining. There really isn't a healthy balance, and if you try to make one, you're not a team player."

"Amazing and stimulating place to work in. Young women are valued and listened to"

"Women don’t support other women and it’s a company filled with women."

"Multi-brand opportunity provides young employees the ability to change roles, cultures and experiences all while working for one solid organization."

"A lot of energy around discussion on diversity and equality and importance of "family" environment."

"Estee Lauder is a good place to start your career."

"Be prepared - both literally and figuratively. This company doesn't accept unavoidable mistakes. And lose the ego. Everyone here is smart and impressive. "

"working here as a woman, i feel discriminated against. Seems like only a specific race and gender get ahead, regardless of experience. It's more of a who you know culture."

"This is a great company with amazing brands, high level talent, and so many job opportunities."

"Great culture but compensation not as high as other competitors."

"It is an energetic dynamic results driven company that employees many women and offers great benefits. However work life balance is challenging, and very dependant on philosphy of your direct manager. "

"Definitely a female friendly organization. We have many females in high-level positions, and most of our employees are female!"

"Can be a great place, depends on who you report to"

"Wonder opportunities, but only certain areas allow for work from home/partial work from home possibilities."

"I have been working for Estee Lauder for almost 5 years and have just returned from 12 weeks maternity leave. Benefits are good but not overreaching. Nothing is exceptional or special. Being a company started by a woman it surprises me that their benefits are at the minimum. Estee Lauder certainly has a lot of work to do if they want to be considered a top company to work for. However, the heart of the people are wonderful. This company is full of lovely, caring souls."

"Transition back from maternity leave is poor"

"This is a female-dominated working environment so I feel women and men are treated equally (if women are not treated better.) The leadership is predominantly women; they understand very well women's needs and also less likely to hold stereotypes against women."