Great company but needs help - Anonymous employee Bosch Employee Review

3.0
Jan 29, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Bosch is a very strong company with an even stronger brand recognition. Even outside of EU one feels good stating they are an employee .

Cons

Far too much bureaucracy. Germany's path and viewpoint of how NA should navigate for success simply does not work. NA consumer does not purchase with the same mindset as a European. Slacker employees are allowed to linger around and collect a check while hard workers receive increased tasks. Morale is very low and good talent only stays long enough to build resume. Such a shame as this company has so much more potential to be great.

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Bosch Response
7y
Thank you for taking the time to provide a review about your experience, and with our management team. We understand - Bosch has been around for more than 130 years and, as with any large company, adapting to a new mindset is definitely a challenge! We are concerned to hear about your negative experience and will forward your feedback to the responsible team. Should you have further details to share please don’t hesitate to email us at feedback@us.bosch.com. — Your Bosch Team

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Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It is good to hear that you appreciate the compensation at Bosch and enjoy working with good people. Should you wish to provide further detail, you can write to us at feedback@us.bosch.com so we can try to address these concerns. Thank you! — Bosch Talent Acquisition
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Bosch Response
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Thank you so much for taking the time to share your feedback and for your 3 years with Bosch. We are pleased to hear that you find meaning in our products, value the opportunities for collaboration, and have experienced teams and leaders who genuinely care. We also appreciate your candid feedback regarding organizational complexity, leadership consistency, resource alignment, and employee well-being. Insights like yours help us identify opportunities to improve and create a better experience for our associates. Thank you for your contributions, and we wish you continued success and job satisfaction in your role. Thank you! — Bosch Talent Acquisition
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