BASF reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(2,741 total reviews)
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Michael Heinz

76% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

BASF has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,741 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BASF employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

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3K reviews
1.0
Jul 14, 2025

Toxic Culture, Unjust Audits, and Retaliation

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Pay is above average and benefits are exceptional.

Cons

A colleague — a dedicated and outstanding employee — was subjected to what can only be described as an unjust and targeted internal audit. Despite no prior issues and a solid track record, they were singled out, micromanaged, and repeatedly questioned without transparency or fairness throughout the process. The audit found no violations, no misconduct, and no wrongdoing — yet the company chose to terminate them anyway. It was clear to many of us that the audit was less about uncovering real issues and more about intimidation or retaliation. The process lacked objectivity, and the emotional toll it took on the employee was profound. It created a ripple effect throughout the team, damaging morale and trust in leadership. What’s most troubling is the message this sends: even if you do everything right, speak up professionally, and perform well, you can still be harassed, scapegoated, and discarded without cause. If you’re considering working here, be aware that the culture can be punitive rather than supportive, and accountability seems to apply selectively. Respect and fairness should be at the core of any workplace — sadly, that was not our experience.

3.0
Jul 12, 2025

Ok

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

good work life balance with work.

Cons

salary is below market average.

4.0
Jul 11, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

State of art chemistry. If you want to really do R&D on chemistry topic, this is the right place.

Cons

High employees average age, teams are not very international and Ludwigshafen is not the best place to leave

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