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

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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3.0
Jan 10, 2018

Decent Company

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Demonstrates employee interests and promote learning and development

Cons

Difficult to have work-life balance when in certain roles.

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PerkinElmer Response
8y
The HR leadership team continues to build and emphasize our learning & development and talent management programs as an important part of the employee experience at PerkinElmer. We encourage our employees to take advantage of the offerings in 2018!
2.0
Jan 3, 2018

Politics

Anonymous employee
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Pros

There were some great people to work with with.

Cons

No recognition to employees that went above and beyond the call of their normal duties.

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PerkinElmer Response
8y
An effective rewards and recognition program is a key component of our dynamic, proactive and engaging culture. PKI’s commitment to formally recognizing and rewarding individuals and teams is driven by our belief that our global workforce is the primary contributor to our success as a Company. We know that it’s not just what employees do that makes a difference, but how they do it that allows us to achieve our goals and mission to improve the health and safety of people and the environment. All PKI employees are welcome to nominate another colleague or team! We encourage you to speak with your HR Partner if you have any questions about this process, and appreciate your feedback.
2.0
Dec 28, 2017

Company is successful despite itself

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Pros

People are great to work with. Kudos to the company for trying to improve the work environment and culture for its employees. Facility is great.

Cons

But...the bottom line is always the "bottom line"- annual layoffs are routine. If revenue is not met, people are laid off, which doesn't bring in $1 more of revenue but makes thee bottom line look better. No effort is made to transfer knowledge of laid off employees to those still there, creating void which has to be shouldered by remaining staff. Good people leave or are let go, and incompetents remain and accumulate.

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PerkinElmer Response
8y
PerkinElmer, as well as the industry, is ever changing. We are always looking to improve and have many initiatives in place that we expect will allow PKI to continue the provide the great customer service that we are known for. Our employees are vital to our success, and we are continually looking for ways to improve the employee experience. We welcome the thoughts and ideas of employees as we strive to keep up with industry demands, and we wish you the best in your new role.
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