Benefits, work life balance, ethical company, purposeful work
Cons
Micromanagement, nepotism in some departments, but in chair philosophy, lack of diversity
Baxter Response
5y
Thank you for sharing your insights. Employee well-being is important and we’re pleased to hear your work experience was meaningful. At Baxter, we value differences and are committed to attracting and retaining diversity across all levels of hiring. We appreciate your advice.
Remote Flexibility: The ability to work remotely was a massive benefit, allowing for great autonomy, daily independence, and the ability to focus entirely on deliverables without distraction.
Product Portfolio: Working here provides excellent exposure to complex matrix operations,
Cons
Workplace Culture: The internal team environment can be highly toxic, fragmented, and lacking in genuine support or positive morale. There is an over-rotation on pointing out negativity rather than fostering constructive or collaborative growth.
Management Style: There is a noticeable disconnect in leadership, with heavy systemic pressure and a cultural noise that can be difficult to navigate if you are not isolated from the main hubs. The level of micromanagement is exceptionally high, which stifles individual autonomy. Furthermore, cross-border or cross-functional communication with team members in other countries is heavily restricted and actively frowned upon, creating unnecessary operational silos.