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COMPANY WAS GREAT WHEN FIRST HIRED - GOING DOWNHILL NOW - Recensione dipendente - Dipendente anonimo presso Covidien

3,0
23 ott 2014
Dipendente anonimo
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

When I worked there they had really good health benefits and other perks for the employees, the employees had a positive and healthy morale and the company was stable and successful with solid leadership.

Svantaggi

After about 3 years there, the layoffs started slowly. In the end, more than 400 people were cut and whole departments were eliminated, putting a huge strain on many of the employees who now had to take on a great deal of additional work once done by full-time employees. They were constantly changing their online systems so right when you had something down pat, they would change it again which drove people crazy. Many employee perks just stopped with no explanation. Health benefits were still good when I left, but with all the layoffs, I am sure they have revamped the benefits as well and people are paying much more for reduced coverage. They changed leadership at the top, then the company moved and this was when everything literally went to hell fast. Management was constantly telling you that you have to "do more" and I was practically living there as it was. NO WORK / LIFE BALANCE AT ALL!! Work load expectations were completely unrealistic and the stress level was through the roof for all. Though I was of course disappointed to be laid off since I am self supporting, part of me was also very relieved. The new commute was awful and I was very happy not to have to deal with several arrogant people on our team anymore.

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5,0
2 mar 2023
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Good pay benefit and work life balance

Svantaggi

None none none none none

3,0
26 mag 2012
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

Pay is competitive for many of the positions. Benefits are pretty good-medical, dental, vision, 401K HR department is committed to ensuring a respectful workplace so don't be afraid to speak up if you are mistreated by a manager or coworker. Overall fair treatment of employees is observed Focus on improvement activities like Kaizen and Six Sigma.

Svantaggi

Communications from corporate are general and vague and major changes are not communicated very well-the 'rumor mill' will portent a major change (like the pharma division being spun off of the larger Covidien) but communication to employees can be spotty around these issues. Getting promoted can be a mysterious and unclear process - not that many promotions from within. It happens but not as much as it ought to. Too much of a focus on hiring outside candidates. Poor focus on talent development - not enough apprenticeships and interns. Finding a path for 'career development' can be a challenge - you have to do it yourself. Sometimes an excessive focus on financial results to the expense of other things, like employee morale. The manufacturing facilities often seem to be treated like the red-headed stepchildren by the corporate office - resources withheld from the Plants while corporate indulges in elaborate holiday celebrations and excessive numbers of Vice Presidents. Job security appears to be better at the Plants than at Corporate

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