BASF reviews

3.8

69% would recommend to a friend

(2,738 total reviews)
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Michael Heinz

76% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

BASF has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,738 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BASF employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.7 stars).

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2.0
Aug 19, 2010

Not for the next generation

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Pros

Good benefits such as 401k, tuition reimbursement, medical, dental, and vision Internationally known company Reasonable hours Minimal work effort depending on department

Cons

Downside is that most of the employees have been at the company for 15+ years minimum and do not recongnize that the corporate landscape has changed. Believing that what work 10, 15, 20 years ago still applies is like putting your head in the sand. Immediate supervisors are threatened by younger employees and micromange in order to drive the employee away from their positions. Mentality of "do as I say and not as I do" plays big role in assignment of tasks. Complaints to upper management fall on deaf ears as long as the complaint cannot lead to a lawsuit. Most likely reply will be "This is the way corporate America works" or "You're being too sensitive" Inconsistant directions are constantly given. If you are the low/new man on the totem pole, expect to do all of the work for everyone above you. Despite what your title may be when hire, more than likely you will be reduced to an adminstration assistant, answering emails, writing reports, documenting data and having your boss take all of the credit for discovering something that you told them about 5 months prior.

3.0
Aug 19, 2010
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Pros

Pay well. Good benefits. Good Bonus pay outs for project work. Good Internal career movement if you are in the right location. Good internal training and development programs including recognised certifications.

Cons

Lack of professionalism and poor communication in dealing with people in remote locations (i.e. not HQ), defensive practices between businesses and services - blame game going on. Conflicts between Regional US HQ and Corporate HQ in Germany. Very German like practices - do as your are told rather then invite challenges and creativity.

2.0
Aug 16, 2010

BASF Corp - limited career growth

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Pros

salaries are above average of chemical industry autonomy solid company reputation bonus

Cons

no established criteria for promotions career growth limited unless you move to germany for assignment silos everywhere typical german mentality (product focused, not customer focused)

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