Questioning HR/Staffing - Anonymous employee Varian Medical Systems Employee Review

3.0
Jan 8, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great mission, great benefits.

Cons

Based on the horrible management culture in the staffing organization, I would recommend staying away from this department. If a culture of being lectured to, belittled, and living in a constant state of paranoia is what you want, then the staffing group is for you. It's a shame really and turnover has increased in HR. Somewhere, someone will thank me for writing this review. As a long term HR BP at Varian, I can't stay quiet any longer and must share.

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