PerkinElmer reviews

2.8

31% would recommend to a friend

(1,176 total reviews)
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Michael Stubblefield

48% approve of CEO

26% positive business outlook

PerkinElmer has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,176 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The PerkinElmer employee rating is 20% below average for employers within the Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology industry (3.5 stars).

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2.0
Dec 16, 2013

Far to lean

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Pros

Some flexibility with telecommute, very talented peers that are way undervalued.

Cons

Far too lean an environment, poor compensation with minimal raises and expensive benefits, no strategic plan, too frequent latoffs as a result of poor planning

1.0
Nov 20, 2013

Only a matter of time before it implodes

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Pros

Some really capable people. Great industry.

Cons

The environment is dismal. People's skills are completely under utilized. There is little coherence or clarity of direction. Layoffs happen every six months. It is clear that they are just shuffling assets and numbers each month to make the quarterly results. Senior managers are in a complete bubble, inaccessible, and make obscene amounts of money when compared to similar companies in the industry. I worked there for a number of years and interacted a fair bit with senior managers there. It is pretty clear that the company is operated to enrich senior managers at the expense of employees who are payed well below industry standards, are made carry way more than the norm for costs for healthcare insurance, and receive little to no investment in personal development.

1.0
Nov 14, 2013

Poor Compensation

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Pros

Willing to take employee surveys

Cons

Unwilling to do anything about the results from the employee surveys. 18% of the organization is satisified with their compensation. they do not reward talent or give reason to stay long term.

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