BASF reviews

3.8

70% would recommend to a friend

(2,743 total reviews)
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Michael Heinz

76% approve of CEO

37% positive business outlook

BASF has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,743 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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3K reviews
4.0
Mar 28, 2025

ED - Monaca

Recommend
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Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are very good. Large company with opportunities if mobile and if the market improves.

Cons

Lack of leadership knowledge of site level, poor middle management, constantly dealing with low head count in site level, high bureaucracy from the company as a whole. Poor advancement opportunities from a site level.

4.0
Mar 28, 2025

Industry Leader

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Innovation within the chemical industry, strong asset base, culture of improvement, strong focus on developing talent and retention.

Cons

Recent market headwind due to heavy investment in Europe.

5.0
Mar 27, 2025

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Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work life balance, well compensated, exposure to technologies.

Cons

Slow decision making, excessive importance to green power and sustainability often as the cost of profit margins.

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