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Agilent Technologies

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Agilent Technologies reviews

3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(2,670 total reviews)
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Padraig McDonnell

57% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Agilent Technologies has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,670 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Agilent Technologies employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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3K reviews
2.0
May 9, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

You don't have to go the gym and they don't lay off.

Cons

Alright, so let me give you the lowdown on what it's like working at Agilent Tech. First off, be ready to hustle because we're seriously understaffed. Like, you'll find yourself juggling so many tasks it'll make your head spin. And get this: they expect you to pull 60-hour weeks like it's no big deal. Weekends? Yeah, those become a distant memory pretty fast. Overtime? It's practically built into the job description. Oh, and don't even get me started on the tech situation. It's like we're stuck in the Stone Age with the resources they provide. Good luck trying to be efficient with outdated everything. But the real kicker? The vibe between employees and management is just off. It's like they're speaking different languages or something. Plus, supervisors are basically doing the same grunt work as us entry-level folks but with zero extra perks or authority. So, if you're good with the idea of being overworked, under-resourced, and feeling disconnected from the higher-ups, then Agilent Tech might be for you. But if not, you might wanna think twice before punching in here. Alright, buckle up because there's more to spill about life at Agilent Tech. Ever feel like you're in the middle of a reality TV show? Yeah, that's kind of what it's like here. Management loves to stir the pot by pitting supervisors against each other, all in the name of "friendly competition." But let's be real, it's more like stirring up drama for their entertainment. And get this, they're like high schoolers with the gossip. Like, seriously? We have these one-on-one meetings where they drop bombshells about who said what and who's supposedly gunning for the top spot. Newsflash: half the time, it's stuff nobody's ever even mentioned on the floor. So yeah, if you're into workplace politics and drama worthy of its own reality show, welcome to Agilent Tech. But if you'd rather skip the theatrics and just get your work done, you might want to move on.

3.0
Jan 4, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Competitive salaries, accommodating, work/life balance, provides a lot of opportunity, open door policy is true. They will provide any training you want or need that will help you achieve your professional goals. Tuition reimbursement and benefits start day one.

Cons

I was terminated due to an issue at fiscal year audit, but there were no prior conversations of concern or warning. I was pulled into a confidential meeting with 2 people I never met - who explained I couldn't talk to anyone, not even my supervisor, about our meeting or discussion. Then 3 weeks later, I was told to return my things to the office by the end of the day. After countless hours of overtime, retaining and improving relationships with countless customers, and choosing work over my own life - it felt like a slap in the face, honestly. Everything was so abrupt and finite; which felt like it contradicted the "OneAgilent" employee tagline.

2.0
Aug 22, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Decent pay, benefits and company vehicle.

Cons

High manager turnover, No work/Life balance, only "lip service concern" for FSE's during the pandemic.

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