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      4.1

      83% would recommend to a friend

      (6,147 total reviews)
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      Rob Davis

      82% approve of CEO

      70% positive business outlook

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      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.1

      Compensation and benefits

      3.9

      Culture & values

      3.9

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Senior management

      Merck has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 6,147 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Merck 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
      Dec 16, 2008

      Very poor outlook at Merck

      Senior analytical chemist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I have a great supervisor. There are a number of good 1st level supervisors. Unfortunately the 2nd level and above management have no absolutely no concern about supporting the 1st level supervisors and the day to day operations. The pay level is competitive and the benefits are good and there is an active after-work sports program for employees to participate in. The company is slowly phasing in flexible work schedules.

      Cons

      turmoil about the future, inconsistent forward looking by upper management, Merck is contracting out work to other companies for manufacturing of products rather than reducing internal cost structures to make the company more competitive.

      3.0
      Dec 8, 2008

      More work. Less Pay.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Benefit Package is extensive and good.

      Cons

      Salaries are not commensurate with experience and industry standards.

      3.0
      Dec 8, 2008

      11 years of outstanding performance and productivity is meaningless

      Director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      When I started at Merck, it was consistently ranked one of the best companies to work for in America. People used to speak with admiration about the company- this attitude prevailed from employees and customers alike. Salaries were competitive and stock options were a real incentive to remain loyal to the company. You were surrounded by people who spent their entire working career at Merck.

      Cons

      To say that Merck has fallen off that pedestal is an understatement. Most employees are fearful of losing their jobs due to the latest round of cuts. Senior Management is largely absent during this process. This creates an atmosphere of fear and distrust among employees. There is no appreciation for the productivity of employees because if your job is targeted for elimination, you are displaced without any recourse.

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