Canon Employee Reviews & Ratings

tend to be more traditional

median Salary level, people need more motivation

None as of writing this

Out of touch executive management who won't let lower management manage.

Pay and career progression stagnant Rigid punctuality policy Achievements and merits not recognised timely

Traditional culture which isn't suitable for everyone.

Bad salary for the time

low pay, top-down order, few chances to ladder up

no clear future plan is shared.

Organization structure

Might have to move horizontally to go up.

Canon does not seem to take into account previous experience when seeking for internal advancement.

Low salary (provincial rate) in relation to workload which is too much

*Pays less than many of the IT cos.industry *Promotions are mere cosmetic changes with hardly any change in the profile *very difficult to change into differnt verticals and climb up the hirarachy . *Often frustrating when seniors stick to there postions for too long hindering the career growth of the juniors , sometimes have to leave the company for the same .

The place is falling apart. It’s desperate, absolutely desperate to survive but it won’t. Unfortunately for Canon, their whole market has been disrupted significantly and they will now shrink and disappear unless they do something radical. It’s a dying industry and they know this. What that means is that its an incredibly miserable, depressing place to work and as an employee, you will likely be very unhappy as most people are. Please stay away from this company and don’t be tempted by the historic brand.

closured culture, not open minded.

Strict corporate structure, making advancement quit the process

Office far away from the city center

I feel like there were no cons

Proactive activity can sometimes effect middle management.

this is an organization where you are poorly paid despite many promises. The company policy is not followed by top management and even HR, but employees are corrected with it. Canon looks great on your resume, but don't stay there too long. Everything is going slow and it is becoming a UK stronghold and not EMEA great place to work.

The salary is lower than market rate.

there was none to speak of

Management appears to focus primarily on directing staff to work toward targets that benefit their bonuses, while taking full credit for the outcomes. There are numerous non‑conformities, including concerns around financial practices, manipulated email figures, and an IT system that lacks proper archiving, leading to significant compliance issues. Many managers seem to observe from a distance without taking responsibility for ongoing problems. The overall environment feels exploitative, with a management style that relies on intimidation and humiliation.

3 senior executives don't care about employees. Toxic work culture Senior Executives rule by fear Not an inclusive workplace Massive turnover of staff which is a telling factor

Not any I could find

I currently don't have any

Manager told me they didn’t even know what my role was after they were promoted rather than hiring replacement Slow growth - no career progression No funding for training or development

Regional management team not good, h r doesn't have much role to play

Sometimes slow to decide - office location is not the greatest - no career planning - no car allowance unless directors

There was a significantly older work force compared to younger which always made me question mobility within the company. Other than that, nothing else negative.

Career progression within the company is very difficult and also mind the gap in salary market rate Vs Canon I believe it is estimated at a whopping 30% !

Slow growth, Archaic dev processes

In my opinion, it appeared difficult to get move anything forward at speed. There appeared to be significant 'pushback' from experienced resource who had been with the organization for quite some time.

Growth scope very minimum

The challenges can be really challenging ;)

Just a number not a person

Not innovative and does not embrace changes

Working at Canon has been a challenging experience due to a toxic environment created by senior staff. Many of the seniors exhibit bullying behaviour, racism, and dishonesty. New joiners are often treated like outsiders, while management shows undue trust in senior staff, even when serious ethical concerns arise. If you attempt to leverage your skills and experiences to contribute to Canon’s growth—something you highlight during the hiring process—you may find yourself bullied and embarrassed instead. Opportunities to share ideas or work on projects are virtually nonexistent. Training is inadequate, and if you take the initiative to learn on your own and propose suggestions, management may view you as a problem. New joiners often become scapegoats in this environment, which is rife with micromanagement. Constant email checks and scrutiny of your behaviour create an atmosphere of fear. Additionally, the office location is inconvenient, making it difficult to balance work and personal life—it's a 30-minute walk from the nearest train station. There are no social events to foster a sense of community. Overall, I would not recommend working at Canon unless significant changes are made to address these issues.

HR is a disaster, communication is meaningless, vision is absent and there is no feeling within the company of any need to change from the old days of box shifting and sales. The outside world has changed and sadly Canon is not recognising this and probably will not notice as usual until 2 or 3 years after every one else has.

Lack of future vision, upper management is reserved only for Japanese people that have no idea of market and or clientes

Low salary with reasonable working hours

Can be complicated at times

Sometimes found it slow in adopting cloud technology

Heavy workload during month end

Very bureaucratic, slow process and lots of governance to get projects started

Process oriented company no short cuts…

Low salary appraisal and long time takes for a promotion

I didn't find any cons.

- Not challenging - Not flexible work style