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Covidien

Acquired by Medtronic

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Covidien reviews

3.3

57% would recommend to a friend

(813 total reviews)

Omar Ishrak

78% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Covidien has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 813 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Covidien 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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813 reviews
3.0
Nov 10, 2010

Old

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexible hours (summer hours- 1/2 day) Good benefits- fitness center, health & wellness programs, etc. Smart employees Advancement opportunites from within

Cons

Old culture (average age is around 43) Little room for innovation (simply buy companies and their pipeline) Transition from Tyco days still incomplete

3.0
Oct 19, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits, 401k, summer hours, business casual dress. Training is good for new employees.

Cons

Division Leadership Surgical needs stability and consistency. Short term decisions don't work. There is no loyalty to employees. Time for a change.

4.0
Oct 18, 2010

Good place to grow

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Proud to deliver innovative solutions to medical devices. A place where you can make a difference.

Cons

Too many processes can be a challenge for new employees

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