Bayer reviews

3.9

75% would recommend to a friend

(5,535 total reviews)
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63% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Bayer has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 5,535 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Bayer employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Farmacéutica y biotecnología industry (3.5 stars).

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6K reviews
2.0
Apr 24, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It is the best place to learn what not to do as a manager.

Cons

Bayer Crop Science Mumbai brach just has way too much politics- bad politics where every one is just striving to secure their own position.

4.0
Mar 6, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The work/life balance is favorable at the Seattle area site. Bayer's 401k contribution is one of the best I've seen - on par with Amgens. Bayer supports alternate transportation (free bus passes and shower/locker room for cyclist) and remote access from a home office. Bayer seems to be weathering the economic down turn better than most -- at least so far.

Cons

The health insurance is some of the most expensive I've seen anywhere. They aknowledge it and blame it on an older than average workforce.

4.0
Feb 21, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Bayer has an understanding human resource department and upper management. There is a good amount of leeway for who have to deal with personal issues such as school, family, health etc.

Cons

Over management by lower management, there are quite a few micro managers and they are not fun to work with. Bayer need to teach their managers how to be competent managers. This problem started with the acquirement of a smaller company which led to talent exodus. people in lower positions were moved up but some of them are not fully trained to be managers or have not had enough management experience.

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