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      PerkinElmer

      Engaged Employer

      PerkinElmer reviews

      2.8

      30% would recommend to a friend

      (1,176 total reviews)
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      Michael Stubblefield

      47% approve of CEO

      25% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.0

      Work/Life balance

      2.7

      Culture & values

      2.6

      Compensation and benefits

      2.6

      Career opportunities

      2.1

      Senior management

      PerkinElmer has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,176 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The PerkinElmer employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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      1K reviews
      2.0
      Mar 29, 2018

      Would not recommend

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Decent compensation, benefits and career opportunities.

      Cons

      PE was a great company to work for 15 years ago. But over the last 10 years management has gone downhill. Pay is now heavily weighted towards performance metrics that have the effect of very short term thinking. It depends on where you are, there are still a few good managers left. But in my case, and I think is more common, my manager used bullying tactics and shaming and made it a toxic and unbearable work environment which is why I finally had to leave. There are a lot of employees close to retirement who will put up with that kind of treatment. But PE is going to have a hard time getting younger workers unless they make big changes starting at the top.

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      PerkinElmer Response
      7y
      We thank you for your feedback and we are sorry you had this experience at PerkinElmer. PKI is dedicated to providing a safe, supportive and engaging work environment for all of its employees. To ensure this environment, PKI is increasing its investment in Management Development programs for all people managers to ensure we consistently cultivate an experience for our employees that enables them to be at their best and in turn support the success of PKI.
      3.0
      Mar 4, 2018

      Too Top Heavy

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great colleagues with long time experience. Good to very good compensation and reasonable benefits for the industry.

      Cons

      Current senior management has some ambitious plans, but there aren't enough people below them to execute effectively. Employees are pulled in too many directions trying to satisfy the whims of management that change too often. Recently, senior management has been brought in from the outside, so there is a large disconnect with their teams.

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      PerkinElmer Response
      8y
      I am pleased to hear that you have a strong workgroup and are happy with your compensation and benefits. I would recommend having a conversation with your HR person to voice your concerns. I appreciate your candid input.
      3.0
      Mar 4, 2018

      Scientific Specialist

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good benefits, have their foot in many different areas

      Cons

      Poor management, too many managers to where no one takes responsibility. Very shady in not letting employees know what is going on with contracts and string employees along to benefit themselves at the employee's expense

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      PerkinElmer Response
      8y
      We appreciate your feedback and would encourage you to discuss your concerns with your Manager if you are comfortable, or your HR Partner is always available to have an open dialogue. It is important to us that our employees feel they have a clear understanding of expectations and role clarity, as we all drive to achieve our goals as a company together!
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