Life at Mars

19/12/2023

It seems that Associates aren't the only ones who embody our Five Principles 😻❤️​​

​Meet Banfield Pet Hospital, part of the Mars family of businesses', Area Chief of Staff, Michael, as he proudly presents our Fluffy Associate of the Month: Ra's al Ghul! ​​

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13/12/2023

The latest episode of our careers podcast is all about Women In Engineering🎙️​​

​​To learn more about Maylis' experience and her journey at Mars make sure to listen to the podcast at https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Hz8IEkEgDuJ5Pu8EcoJhL

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12/12/2023

Let's say goodbye to another year with many great memories and adventures. ✨​

We are grateful for many things but most importantly we'd like to thank our Associates for sharing their special moments with us. Let's take a look back at 2023! 💙​

​Want to join us? Click the link below for more information​

https://careers.mars.com/global/enutm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global​

11/12/2023

At Mars, we’re committed to fostering an environment where our Associates feel valued and respected, regardless of any visible or invisible differences.

The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, observed annually on December 3rd, marks the commencement of the global movement. This initiative is specifically designed to spotlight the economic empowerment of individuals with disabilities.

In honor of and to highlight that everyone is invited to be a part of the FunKind crew, our M&M’S stores are lit up purple until December 10th to promote the importance of inclusion in the workplace.💜

To learn more about careers at M&M’S Retail, click here: https://careers.mars.com/global/en/retail

07/12/2023

Did you know we have been around since 1883?​

Take a look at some other fun facts about your favorite treats that you might not have known before! 🍫​

Want to join the team? Learn more about our opportunities at​

https://careers.mars.com/global/en?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global​

06/12/2023

The third episode of our careers podcast is now live! 📢🎙️​​

​In this episode, host Denitsa, one of our Associate's based out of Copenhagen, will be talking to Maylis, Project Engineer, Global Value Chain Operations, based in Poland​

To learn more about Maylis’ experience in the field of engineering, listen to the podcast here https://open.spotify.com/episode/5Hz8IEkEgDuJ5Pu8EcoJhL​

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30/11/2023

At Mars, we care about your journey, as much as the destination.🚀​

Meet Simon, Product Developer in Research and Development at Mars Petcare US .​

Follow along with the video to learn more about Simon’s role and how he has helped the Research and Development department with their new initiatives.​

Find out more about career opportunities at Mars Petcare below: https://careers.mars.com/global/en/mars-petcare?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global ​

29/11/2023

About to graduate and wondering what your next step should be? ​

Then our latest podcast episode is for you!🎙️​

Learn how Angelina, a political science graduate transitioned from the world of learning to the world of work. Listen to the podcast at https://open.spotify.com/show/1U1QkaQYnV6KCxJSel6RMc?si=87b5046cc64d475d​

28/11/2023

Did you know that as a Mars Associate, you can make a positive impact on the world through the Mars Volunteer Program (MVP)? ✨​

This our Associate, Elise is sharing their experience of taking part in the MVP and how it has helped them give back to society. 💙​

To learn more about our MVP initiative please click on the link below​
https://careers.mars.com/global/en/about-us?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global​

22/11/2023

A brand-new episode of our careers podcast has just dropped!🎙️​

Host Denitsa, one of our Associate's based out of Copenhagen, is back this week and talking to Angelina, Junior Portfolio Manager Petcare, based in Belgrade, about adapting to the world of work.​

To learn more about Angelina's journey, listen to the podcast at https://open.spotify.com/show/1U1QkaQYnV6KCxJSel6RMc?si=87b5046cc64d475d​

20/11/2023

We believe that pets make the world a better place to live.❤️🌎

With this in mind... It's time to meet our Fluffy Associate of the Month, Bruce! Here’s a video from Tracy, our Veterinary Assistant at Banfield Life, part of the Mars family of businesses. 🐶

15/11/2023

Have you listened to our careers podcast yet?🎙️​

To learn more about how Raquel crafted opportunities at Mars and her journey with us, listen to the first episode. Available on all streaming platforms.​

14/11/2023

At Mars, you’ll feel empowered to take ownership over your career development as you learn to grow across our vast, global business!🌎​

Meet Eva S.N., Social Learning and Curation Coach, who has been with us for 25 years💙​

To learn more about learning and development opportunities at Mars, please visit​
https://careers.mars.com/global/en/learning-and-development?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global​

08/11/2023

The first episode of our careers podcast is here! 📢🎙️​

Our Associates at Mars are based all over the globe. In this episode, host Denitsa, one of our Associate's based out of Copenhagen, will be talking to Raquel, National Key Account Manager of Ice Cream, based in Spain. 🍦​

To learn more about how Raquel crafted opportunities at Mars and her journey with us, listen to the podcast. Available on all streaming platforms.​​

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06/11/2023

At Mars, we recognize the importance of investing in Associate development - but don't take our word for it!​

Mario, HR Operations Applications Senior Lead, shares his experience of the Project Management Community of Practice at Mars!​

We look forward to hearing about his experiences as he begins to inspire others! 👏​

To find out more about learning and development opportunities at Mars, follow the link below:​
https://careers.mars.com/global/en/learning-and-development?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global​

03/11/2023

It's National Candy Day tomorrow! 🍬​

To celebrate we asked Brand Managers, Jamie and Annie, to share interesting pieces of history about our Gums and Mints. Watch the video to learn more 👀​

Find out more about career opportunities at Mars below:​

https://careers.mars.com/global/en/home?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global ​

30/10/2023

Are you ready for Halloween?🎃​​

Prepare to be spooked and brace yourself for cuteness, as our team share their fluffy friends in their best Halloween costumes! 🐶😺​​

Love what you are seeing? Learn more about Mars at​​

https://careers.mars.com/global/en/how-to-join-us?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global​​

26/10/2023

Meet our Associates Allison and Chelsea from the US, as they share facts they didn’t know about Mars before they joined our team!

To learn more about a career at Mars, visit https://careers.mars.com/global/en?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global

24/10/2023

As Halloween approaches, we asked Mars Associates to share their candy of choice!

Want to learn more about a career with us? Click the link below https://careers.mars.com/global/en?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global%E2%80%8B

04/10/2023

At Mars, we are working towards a better world tomorrow for everyone, including our furry friends.​

For World Animal Day, we'd like to share clips of our pets at Mars!​🐶​

To learn more about career opportunities with us, visit the link below​​
https://careers.mars.com/global/en/home?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global​​

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02/10/2023

At Mars, we provide learning experiences and development opportunities to support Associates with building a career they can be proud of. ​

Meet Ainhoa G. G., our European Industrial Engineering Director at Pet Nutrition Europe, who took part in one of our learning journeys for senior women known as WIN (Women Leaders Influencing and Navigating the Future of Mars), which recently won a Brandon Hall Group Silver Award for Excellence in the Best Advance in Leadership Development for Women Category.​

To find out more about what we offer to Associates, and to explore career opportunities, visit the link below: ​
https://careers.mars.com/global/en/learning-and-development?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global ​

29/09/2023

Want to find out more about what it is like to work at Mars? Who's better to answer this, if not our Associates themselves?! 💙

Let's hear from our Associate Andrew from M&M'S Las Vegas who has been working with us as a Guest Experience Manager for the past nine and a half years. 😊✨

Want to learn more about our career opportunities? Visit the link below

https://careers.mars.com/global/en?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global

26/09/2023

At Mars, the world we want tomorrow is inclusive.🌎

We offer a range of different Associate Associate Resource Groups (ARGs) to empower Associates from across the globe. Meet Nick, who sits within our Dog Tags ARG, which exists to support our veteran community in the US! 💙

To learn more about our inclusive work environment, please visit https://careers.mars.com/us/en/inclusion-and-diversity?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global

25/09/2023

Planning to join us?​

Let's take a look at 3 things about Mars that our Associates didn't know before joining our global community - take it away, Denitsa. 😊👏​

Visit the link below to learn more about us!​
https://careers.mars.com/global/en?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global​

21/09/2023

At Mars, we have a strong community of Associates with many having been with us for a long time! 🌎​

Meet Justin, from the Mars Retail Group, our Assistant Director of Operations at M&M’S Las Vegas who's been with us for over 12 years and discover why they chose a journey at Mars! 🚀​

To learn more about career opportunities at Mars, please visit​

https://careers.mars.com/global/en?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global​

20/09/2023

We’re proud to be featured and want to thank our Associates for bringing our purpose to life.

Find out which companies made the list.

15/09/2023

We are proud to be selected as a winner of the 2023 Global Healthy Workplace Award! 🎉

At Mars, we take a holistic approach to health & wellbeing to help Associates thrive while feeling healthy and energized.

Thank you Global Centre for Healthy Workplaces for this prestigious recognition 🏆 Huge congratulations to everyone involved and most importantly, our Associates, for making this happen!

Learn more about how we help Associates be their best at work and home: https://careers.mars.com/global/en/wellbeing-benefits?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global

30/08/2023

CEO Poul Weihrauch joined MarsGen – our young talent ARG – during a virtual conference to discuss how we’re going to drive inclusivity across generations. Poul spoke about the power of staying curious and seeking alternative views. Associates in Newark, Nashville, Chicago, Bolton Canada and more joined the conversation and got great career advice directly from Poul!

Learn more about our culture and career opportunities by visiting https://bit.ly/3H2R5GR

30/08/2023

We’re thrilled to share that Mars has been honored with FOUR awards from the prestigious Brandon Hall Group Excellence Awards:

GOLD for Best Advance in Learning in the Flow of Work
SILVER for Best Advance in Establishing Governance to Guide Learning Decisions
SILVER for Best Advance in Leadership Development for Women
BRONZE for Best Advance in Learning Technology Implementation

At Mars, we’re passionate about learning. We're so grateful for this recognition which is a testament to the efforts of our Associates that work hard in building a learning culture where everyone can thrive while pursuing their journey to be the best version of themselves.

We extend our deepest gratitude to the Brandon Hall Group for recognizing our endeavors and to our remarkable Mars teams for making this victory possible.

To find out more about learning and development at Mars, follow the link below:

https://bit.ly/47OzHUq

28/08/2023

On Women's Equality Day, we celebrate the passing of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution – and decades of hard-fought advocacy for the right for women to vote across the globe. We believe a diverse team with people who have different perspectives creates a stronger business. The world we want tomorrow is inclusive.

Let us show you how we support our community of women at Mars!

Want to learn more about Mars’ inclusive work environment? Visit:

https://shorturl.at/ozJO4

25/08/2023

On this World Dog Day, we're flipping the script and showcasing the incredible bond between our furry friends and the workplace! 🐶 ✨​

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24/08/2023

At Mars, we prioritize our Associates’ development. We provide training and opportunities they need to build a career they can be proud of.

Meet Karla, one of our eCommerce Media Manager LATAM, who is passionate about LinkedIn Learning✨

''My secret on how I manage to learn daily is saving 30 minutes at the end of my day to launch a course or continue one I started before. It helps me to clear my mind after a workday!''

To find out more about learning and development opportunities at Mars, follow the link below:

https://bit.ly/47OzHUq

22/08/2023

Celebrate World Cat Day and World Dog Day with us this month.✨​

As we share a montage of our furry friends from all over the globe to bring a smile to our faces. 🐱 🐶 ​

18/08/2023

The world we want tomorrow is inclusive and diverse.​
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One of our many ARGs is Mars Gen, for those Associates who are early on in their Careers and Mars journey!​
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Let's hear from some of our Associates from the Mars Gen Associate Resource Group. 😊​
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17/08/2023

At Mars, the learning never stops, regardless of level – take Ahmed for example, our MEA Director for one of our brands, KIND, who took part in our Future General Manager Program! 💼

“Future GM program gave me a new perspective on self-awareness, developed my skills in vulnerability, and taught me about the power of storytelling in inspiring and connecting people to a vision.

Future GM program turbocharged my leadership journey and gave me the tools and insights I need to make a real impact in both my personal and professional life!”.

To find out more about learning and developing opportunities at Mars, follow the link below:

http://bit.ly/3QKuyXI

16/08/2023

Our Associates at Banfield Pet Hospital, part of the Mars family of businesses, reveal their favorite things about their job and share the joy and fulfillment of working with our furry friends! 🎥🌟 ​

Join us in celebrating the incredible bond between our team and our beloved pets! 🐶🐱 ​

11/08/2023

At Mars, we recognize the importance of investing in Associate development - but don't take our word for it! 👇

​Mario, our HR Operations Applications Senior Lead recently shared about his time during the project management community of practice at Mars!

We look forward to hearing about his experiences as he begins to inspire others! 👏 ​

To find out more about learning and developing opportunities at Mars, follow the link below:

https://tinyurl.com/ykbr73xn

25/07/2023

At Mars, we work to ensure all our Associates have access to training and opportunities they need to build a career they can be proud of – but don’t take our word for it! 😊

Meet Sheeshpal, our SAP Central Finance Functional Expert – who participated in The Community of Practice - we look forward to continuing to support his development and hearing about his experiences as he begins to share his knowledge and inspire others!👏

To find out more about learning and developing opportunities at Mars, follow the link below:

https://careers.mars.com/global/en?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global

19/07/2023

At Mars, we are committed to our Associates’ development – but don’t just take our word for it! Meet Donna, one of our Associates and Mars Information Security Awareness & Training Lead, who is also an active member of the Project Management Community of Practice! ✨

“Through the community, I have learned much about planning, stakeholder engagement, and the importance of Change Management for project success. The community freely offers an abundance of material to leverage on my project journey!”.

To find out more about learning and developing opportunities at Mars, follow the link below:

https://careers.mars.com/global/en?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global

11/07/2023

At Mars, a significant level of focus is placed on Associate Learning and Development; meet Diane, our MGS Business Change Manager – who helps other Associates learn and grow with her expertise! 👏

‘We all have expertise to share, and the community is all about learning from each other! I am privileged to be able to oversee such a wonderful resource for our Mars Project Managers!'

To find out more about learning and developing opportunities at Mars, follow the link below:

https://careers.mars.com/global/en/learning-and-development?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Global