BASF reviews

4.0

81% would recommend to a friend

(4,142 total reviews)
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Markus Kamieth

77% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

BASF has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 4,142 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BASF employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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4K reviews
4.0
Sep 29, 2016

Associate Chemist

Recommend
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Pros

laid-back environment, cross-train in different labs, safety protocols are the best I've seen, work-life balance.

Cons

Budget Cuts, lay-offs, NO CAFE, people abusing sick days. In some areas, employees don't understand the definition of team work. Some will do whatever it takes to get ahead (cut-throat environment). In terms of advancement, it's all about who you know.

1.0
Sep 26, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Generally great people. Good benefits. Opportunities to move around a lot if you are open to relocate. Great discounts on lots of different products (cars, appliances, etc.) because BASF supplies everyone with everything.

Cons

Risk averse. Slow moving. Follows the market rather than leads. Developments are led by chemists which frequently benchmark new product developments against BASF products, rather than the market leaders. If you are selected as a "high potential", you can walk on water, regardless of the poor quality of your work or lack of respect for and by your coworkers. European organization often pushes for launch of products in other markets that don't fit the market needs all in the name of "globalization". Very evident "diversification: efforts for new hires, leading to unqualified people being hired because of their gender or ethnicity.

4.0
Aug 16, 2016

Chemist

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, Stability, focus on safety

Cons

Big company, easy to get lost or left behind.

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