Abbott appears to be a great company to work for.... - Human Resources Abbott Employee Review

1.0
3 Nov 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The brand name of working for Abbott. Decent 401K match.

Cons

Abbott overall lacks much culture. Working for the company looks great from the outside looking in. Benefits are decent, no employee health programs like gym reimbursement, etc. There is little growth, everyone works extra long hours, are expected to do 1.5 to 2 people’s worth of work. The morale is low because everyone works unhealthy hours to meet goals and expectations, there’s little acknowledgement for your hard work, employees do not feel appreciated. There are no bonuses to be awarded for hard work. The turnover is high, it’s a revolving door. Leaders get promoted for who they know or rub elbows with. You can be one of the hardest working person on your team and not be recognized, awarded or promoted. The divisions are miserable and sites lacking structure. My specific group leader is incompetent and leads by emotion. He expects our team to work every weekend, juggle 2 people’s worth of work, 65+ hours, little resources to complete your task. I have seen team members fired not for lack of performance but more if he does not like you, or if one has a difference of opinion that isn’t favorable to his own advancement. He is insecure and looks out for himself because he realizes his role is in jeopardy. If questioned, he will never defend his team or have his support, if it doesn’t work to his own self-interest. The team morale is low in the group, little encouragement, empowerment or teamwork. I’ve seen superstars in the group fired because they do not fit the Abbott ‘culture’ without coaching. You work for Abbott one day and gone the next, typical Abbott culture.

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5.0
12 Jun 2026
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Pros

Honestly, this place is incredible. They take care of their employees, they provide great health insurance and retain. It's the kind of place that you want to get into and stay. Rarely do people leave.

Cons

Bureaucracy is a problem in any large company. Some decisions are made too slowly.

2.0
1 Jun 2026
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Pros

Strong brand recognition and leadership position in diabetes technology. * Opportunity to work with innovative products that positively impact patients’ lives. * Talented and dedicated colleagues across many functions. * Competitive compensation and benefits

Cons

Leadership quality varies significantly across departments, with some areas experiencing challenges related to communication and transparency * Expectations and role priorities can shift without sufficient communication or alignment, making it difficult for employees to understand how success is measured * Employees may not always receive consistent coaching, support, or constructive feedback needed for professional growth. * Some teams may experience a culture that feels fear-based rather than collaborative (Market Access) * Concerns raised by employees may not always be addressed through direct, productive dialogue. * In certain groups, the work environment can feel exclusionary or politically driven, limiting opportunities for meaningful collaboration.

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