Bureaucratic culture - Manager, Business Projects Baxter Employee Review

2.0
Aug 18, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Decent work life balance and pay

Cons

Culture is very orthodox and beurocratic

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Baxter Response
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Thank you for taking the time to write this and being a part of our Baxter organisation in Bangalore for over 4 years. Whilst we are pleased that you have highlighted our compensation and work-life balance, we are sorry to read that you would not recommend Baxter. We would welcome the opportunity to understand your comments better. As we work in a very regulated environment, some systems can be considered formal and rigid, sometimes appearing bureaucratic. However, following procedures is critical and imperative for us to provide a safe workplace for all and retain a consistent orientation for a stable environment. Please contact us at BaxterCares@baxter.com if you would like to speak with us directly; we value your feedback.

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