Zimmer Biomet reviews

3.5

63% would recommend to a friend

(2,491 total reviews)
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Ivan Tornos

65% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Zimmer Biomet has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 2,491 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Zimmer Biomet 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
1.0
Oct 11, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It's a job. You can wear shorts to work. Only 2 reasons that I can think of.

Cons

Very political company. Good ole boys club - females are paid considerably less than males. Stock options are given to some, but not all in similiar positions. Biomet has alot of very arrogant people that work there. It's like there is a club and you are in it or not in it. Upper management runs the company like a ma & pa sweat shop with very little interaction, direction, or feedback. For the companies I have worked for since graduating from college, I truely have to say Biomet is lacking good management, low benefits, little respect for people, integrity and a genuine caring attitude. I have never been associated with a company that is so lacking of consistency in rules and regulations from one employee to the next. It is ok for some to do things a certain way...but others not in the club it is not ok. It is very tough to work in an environment where the rules aren't consistent for everyone. There is also an attitude within Biomet that knowledge is power.....so if you have the information no one will share it with you. There is a constant fear and intimidation factor that plays into some employees within the company where they do not want others to be successful out of fear of loosing their own position. It is a very tough environment to be in. If you are up for the challenge then go for it...but my personal advice is stay as far away from this company as possible.

5.0
Sep 20, 2010

Wonderful Place to Work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Incredibly relaxed, fun and open work atmosphere. Great job hiring new employees and great opportunities for lateral and vertical movement within the company.

Cons

Not quite as big as their major competitors, Zimmer, Depuy, Stryker and Smith & Nephew, however a much more innovative and socially responsible firm.

3.0
Sep 14, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Very good product and reputation. Product managers are approachable and helpful. Training, when you get it, is good. Communication from Corporate to sales reps is good.

Cons

It might be like this with all orthopedics companies, but the opportunity for a sub-rep to increase his/her income is limited. The main sales rep makes a very good living, while the sub-rep does ok. Don't get me wrong. The pay is good relative to many, many other jobs, but the full sales rep makes a killing with commissions.

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