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Leica Biosystems

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High output, low morale - Production Operative Leica Biosystems Employee Review

1.0
Jun 26, 2025
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Pros

Some genuinely great people (though may have since left or been pushed out). The cultural diversity is good. Opportunity to learn how not to run a business or treat employees.

Cons

Toxic, cut-throat culture where undermining others is often rewarded over actual competence. Management favours political games and vague rhetoric over solving real problems. Health and safety routinely deprioritized — working with dangerous chemicals without proper encouragement or enforcement of PPE. Collaboration discouraged; trust among colleagues is rare, a lot of underhand tactics; sabotage others in hopes to get ahead. A 4-person production line was reduced to just 2 people, effectively doubling each person's workload under the guise of "efficiency" — in reality, it just burned people out and increased the risk of mistakes Promotions tend to go to those with the most finely tuned ability to nod, agree, and flatter — actual competence seems entirely optional Was given a thinly veiled ultimatum to take a role I didn’t want or face termination — chose integrity, and sure enough, that was the end. Overall, a workplace that values output over people, politics over principle, and short-term gains at the long-term expense of its culture, safety, and talent.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Jun 9, 2026
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Pros

-Great recognition programs for high-performers -Ability for upward growth, based on department -Many opportunities for learning and development with DBS initiatives -Overall, wonderful colleagues

Cons

-Small handful of toxic associates that are not disciplined due to tenure and experience. Company is afraid to lose the knowledge/expertise.

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