Abbott reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(9,413 total reviews)
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Robert Ford

77% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Abbott has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 9,413 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Abbott employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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1.0
Apr 8, 2024

Toxic Workplace

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Pros

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Cons

Abbott embodies everything wrong with corporate culture today. From the outset, it was evident that this company operates within a toxic framework of misogyny, sexism, unfairness, ageism, and deceit. Firstly, it became clear that women at the corporate level were consistently marginalized and overlooked for promotions, despite their qualifications and hard work. The culture reeked of outdated, patriarchal attitudes that undermined the capabilities of female employees. It was appalling to witness such overt discrimination in this day and age. Additionally, the pervasive sexism extended to everyday interactions. Male colleagues routinely spoke over their female counterparts in meetings, dismissing their ideas or attributing their success to male colleagues. The atmosphere was stifling for any woman seeking to advance or even be respected within the company. The unfairness didn't end there. Ageism was rampant, with older employees sidelined and their contributions undervalued. The company's management seemed to prefer young, less experienced individuals, contributing to a toxic cycle of age discrimination that stifled diversity of thought and experience. Moreover, Abbott is a haven of deceit. From misleading promises during recruitment to false performance evaluations, it became apparent that honesty was a foreign concept within the organization. Not surprising considering their major baby formula recall. Many employees, myself included, fell victim to a corporate facade that concealed the company's true intentions and operational methods. In conclusion, Abbott not only fails its employees but also perpetuates harmful stereotypes and discriminatory practices. I strongly advise anyone considering a position at Abbott to think twice and seek employment elsewhere, in a company that values integrity, fairness, and respect for all individuals.

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1.0
Mar 8, 2022

Toxic culture

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Pros

High pay is received at a high cost.

Cons

A toxic culture. Starts at the top and percolates throughout the organization. Toward the end of my time there, most lunch periods were spent with crying Brand Managers who complained of never seeing their families.

1.0
Jan 26, 2022
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Pros

The benefits and pay are good

Cons

The environment at Abbott is toxic from all levels of the organization. At this site, it's not uncommon to be yelled at and insulted by colleagues and even leadership. The workload is unmanageable and management is unsympathetic. You're unlikely to get a disability accomodation regardless of your medical documentation. HR will let the case drag out for 6+ months and refuse to answer your emails.

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