You're horrible, want a promotion? - Anonymous employee Catalent Pharma Employee Review

2.0
Jun 16, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The work you're doing helps save and better lives every day. Most employees are great, helpful. Manufacturing in a pristine environment, cutting edge technology. Pay is among highest you'll find in Bloomington. Catalent really took care of employees during COVID- especially hourly or Manufacturing.

Cons

Bloomington's HR was the worst of the worst. People promoted for no reason other than being favorites, lack of response, cruelty, gossip, and it all stemmed from the top (locally.) Amazing things have happened at the site, but imagine how many more would have if the right person were employed instead of an adult version of a playground bully? To reward that behavior with MORE responsibility (and power) makes me rethink everything Catalent claims to stand for. Good luck. I was overworked and underpaid, but many are overpaid so I think that as long as you have the right person in your corner you'll be fine. Although one would never expect to be treated that way in a professional setting. PTO is mediocre at best.

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Catalent Pharma Response
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Thank you for taking the time to provide us with feedback on your experience with Catalent. I am sorry to hear about your experience. At Catalent we pride ourselves in continuous improvement for all areas of our business. Your feedback is what will help us to improve our employee experience at all levels.

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