It was like working in a Dilbert cartoon... - Anonymous employee BASF Employee Review

2.0
Feb 17, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Big, financially sound company that is diversifying away from traditional, cyclical commodities to more of a specialty product focus. From a financial point of view, they are well run and profitable.

Cons

BASF Corp cares very little for their employees. The HR mantra "build the best team in the industry" is a joke. Benefits are consantly being slashed, salary increases at or below cost of living increases and unless you are a German, good luck advancing above a mid management position. The beauracracy there is out of control, it just amazes you that any work can get done. They are (rightfully) so concerned about anti-trust, that lawyers run the company. A terribly frustrating place to work.

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Cons

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