A valuable company that doesn't show value for its employees - Research Associate Johnson & Johnson Employee Review

2.0
Aug 5, 2008
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

J&J is a big name that offers CV fluff. It is looked upon favorably for future employment endeavors.

Cons

1) Benefits are continually cut 2) Salary is on the low end versus industry average (bonuses are even lower) 3) No stock or stock options are granted unless you're a "golden boy" 4) Senior management is very indecisive 5) The company is unstable with perceived job security as being very, very low

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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jul 9, 2026
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Pros

There is a good work life balance.

Cons

- bureaucracy, everything take longer than needs to - culture is "J&J nice," precludes discussing difficult problems blocking progress - hostile to people with autism or others with neurodivergence - diversity is poor, if you are black you very likely not feel "seen" - higher penalties for women being assertive than men - will engage in constructive discharge to get rid of people perceived as difficult to work with - The ratings for employees are on a curve, if you are in a strong team, higher ratings are hard won, not everyone can be exceptional, even if they meet the J&J definition of exceptional. - Feedback is vague, not specific, actionable or helpful. Some manager are good coaches, but they are exceptions. - If you get a moderate rating you are in danger of being laid off. - In the Bay Area, pay is not competitive. HR has data saying otherwise, but I assure you, it is incorrect. Odds are, you will take a pay cut to join.

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