Very stable but somewhat inflexible - Anonymous employee BASF Employee Review

4.0
Oct 27, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Clear strategy and willingness to stick to that strategy. Big, global player that still treats its employees like family ("Aniliner"). Salary and beneifts for permanent employees are good.

Cons

If you are not German or do not speak the language, communicating with corporate HQ in Germany can be challenging. Also, very hierarchical decision making processes which hinder success in markets where flexibility is required. Internal job market is frozen below Vice President level.

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Pros

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Cons

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