Poor upper management - Project Manager Baxter Employee Review

3.0
Aug 31, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

Ability to work remotely and a good work/life balance.

Cons

Upper management is disconnected from the rank and file. Senior management makes decisions based on stock price and not actual needs. No job security, stock drop and the answer is layoffs. Pay inequity. The only way to get an increase is to leave the company. They constantly pay new hires more than those that have been there for an extended time. Lots of pep talk but no action, mostly corporate buzzwords.

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5.0
Jun 23, 2026
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Pros

Great place to work for!

Cons

Needs better management process for growth

1.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Remote Flexibility: The ability to work remotely was a massive benefit, allowing for great autonomy, daily independence, and the ability to focus entirely on deliverables without distraction. Product Portfolio: Working here provides excellent exposure to complex matrix operations,

Cons

Workplace Culture: The internal team environment can be highly toxic, fragmented, and lacking in genuine support or positive morale. There is an over-rotation on pointing out negativity rather than fostering constructive or collaborative growth. Management Style: There is a noticeable disconnect in leadership, with heavy systemic pressure and a cultural noise that can be difficult to navigate if you are not isolated from the main hubs. The level of micromanagement is exceptionally high, which stifles individual autonomy. Furthermore, cross-border or cross-functional communication with team members in other countries is heavily restricted and actively frowned upon, creating unnecessary operational silos.

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