Mattel Inc.

Consumer Products - Other

VAULT RANKINGS 2010

#43 Vault Consumer Products 50

GENERAL INFO

www.mattel.com

Headquarters: El Segundo, CA
26 offices
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THE BUZZ…

Great toys, good price -- from new ideas to classics
Doesn't cater to females
Controversy -- lead in toys

NEWS AND UPDATES

Vault's Scoop

Uppers

Good gym and cafeteria
Half-day on Fridays
Discounts on toys and movie tickets in company store
Tuition reimbursement program
Stock purchase plan

Downers

"Weak" training
Some positions require long workdays
Hectic environment

ABOUT THIS COMPANY:

An American icon

As a brand name that brings a sparkle to the eyes of millions of children across the globe, Mattel has consistently been one of the hottest toy companies in the country and is currently the No. 1 toymaker in the world. Aside from producing that beloved queen of fashion dolls, Barbie, for nearly half a century, Mattel is also the force behind popular products such as Hot Wheels, Matchbox cars and Fisher-Price play sets. The firm also manufactures an array of action figures and toys based on Walt Disney movies and the Harry Potter books. That’s a lot of toys for girls and boys and a lot of jobs for moms and dads; the company employs approximately 31,000 people in Asia, Europe, and North and South America. The firm earned $3.48 billion through three quarters of 2009, which is hardly the pace it wants to surpass its $5.92 billion earnings the previous year. In 2007, Forbes named Mattel one of America’s Most Trustworthy Companies. In 2009, Fortune ranked Mattel No. 48 on its 100 Best Companies to Work For list, and the magazine also designated the company No. 415 on its 2009 list of America’s Largest Corporations.

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SALARIES

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SURVEY SAYS

Some complaints; generally high marks

Despite “weak” or “non-existent” training programs, occasional long hours, and a “somewhat high” turnover rate, employees are generally “very satisfied” with the working conditions at Mattel. One insider says, “I think it is a wonderful company to work for. The position is constantly growing with challenges and responsibility.” Factors such as “strong camaraderie,” the “fast-paced and high-energy” environment and “a strong company focus on family” contribute to the high marks.

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