Abbott Labs – “Abbott - A place to learn, grow, and build a career”

Pros

Abbott is an employer that values its workers, patients, and stakehodlers it serves. At the undegraduate and graduate level, Abbott has management development programs in the ares of HR, Finance, Marketing, Science, and research. While it is hard to generalize about Abbott, due to its size, I would say that most individuals are go getters. We have many individuals with Top 20 MBAs all over the company.

Abbott's diverse businesses do give ample opportunity for career movement. Also, opportunities working abroad are available.

Cons

If its size is a plus, it can be a downside too. Many times it is hard to get things done with multiple layers. However, Abbott does realize this and attempts to eliminate red tape. It is a far commute from Chicago if you live in the city. Pay is not on scale with other pharma or companies in the Northern Burbs considerdering its great benefits package and overall benefits

Advice to Senior Management

Focus on identifying those that make a difference and bring them towards the top. Eliminate the culture of needing sales experience.