Garmin reviews

3.7

70% would recommend to a friend

(1,861 total reviews)
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Clifton Pemble

75% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Garmin has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 1,861 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Garmin employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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2K reviews
5.0
Jul 31, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The benefits and work/life balance are leaps and bounds better than my past big business employers. Without researching it too carefully, I'd guess the benefits are some of the best within the United States. I was genuinely astounded while making selections. Management seems to be very invested in helping grow my professional development, while providing a realistic level of transparency, trust, and autonomy. The culture is incredibly inclusive and positively vocal about equality in a way that I had never experienced from an employer. It is refreshing to see the unflinching compassion and support for all people, especially from an organization of this size. The company is also passionate about leaving as small an environmental impact as possible. There are numerous eco-friendly initiatives happening consistently. More can always be done, but they are putting in a noticeable effort. As an added bonus, they provide a lot of free and discounted outside of work activity opportunities that have increased my personal outdoor and fitness activity level, as well as my family's. I am a person who works to live, rather than lives to work and my team and company seems to truly support and encourage that lifestyle. I very much hope I have found a long-term place of work.

Cons

After my first 8 months, I only have good things to say.

4.0
Mar 5, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Garmin offers a good work/life balance and a decent benefits package. I work in the call center so our work revolves around answering customer phone calls, chats and emails. The local Salem, OR facility is very nice and we all have sit stand desks. We typically receive good training and are paid decently.

Cons

The company headquarters is located in Kansas and because of this Salem feels very disconnected. Communication from top down is not very good. The Salem facilities are condensing, not expanding and any of the desirable opportunities are located in Kansas. Not many people in Oregon are looking to relocate to Kansas :). Compared to local businesses, the pay is decent but not extremely competitive. This job is a good 'filler' position but you won't make any upward movement at the Salem location.

4.0
Jan 10, 2019

Overall great company

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great benefits Great company culture Great work life balance

Cons

Low pay for the industry Vertical movement is highly dependent on the quality of your manager

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