Bristol Myers Squibb FAQ

Pros

Big on diversity including a "People Resource Group" for every population- people with disabilities, women, women with children, LGBT, people of color and putting a lot of funding for company sponsored events by those groups.

Cons

Because of acquisitions of other companies, there is little to no planning on revised processes and procedures. So what worked last week doesn't necessarily work this week. Managers and employees are left to their own devices to figure out how to do something. Which then holds everything up, sometimes for weeks on end. Ending the subsidized lunches because the pandemic is ending. As restaurants ore opening again. When many other other companies have some kind of subsidized or free meals as a perk to attract candidates.Or many of the workforce (about 40%) are contractors, so no benefits, vacation, PTO. And no ability to contribute to company sanctioned non profits for matching funds. Which is just another reminder that as contractors, we are just less than..And when a new contractor takes over, update your resume, because likely they will start laying people off to maximize profits. As soon as I find another job, I am outta here. as a colleague said to me on his last day, "Good luck, you're going to need it."

Advice to Management

Stop thinking you are saving money and absolving your selves of any responsibilities just because a large percentage of your employees are contractors. In an environment where companies are complaining about a shortage of candidates, not a good look.

Pros

Vision Great managers Work life balance Excellent medical and benefits

Cons

Standard yearly raise of 3 percent

Pros

Decent place to work. Great pension. Shares saving scheme. substantial cash Bonus twice a year 2 weeks wages in June and 4 weeks at Christmas.

Cons

Shift pattern is not good. Leaves you constantly tired and groggy. 12 hour shifts 7 to 7 . Pattern is 2 days on 2 days off, 3 nights on 48 hrs off 2days on, 3 days off, 2 nights on 48hrs off, 3 days on 2 days off, 2 nights on 3days off and cycle repeats. 48 hrs off is exhausting.

Pros

Descent salary and benefits, challenging projects

Cons

Hard to advance career, hard lateral movements

Pros

Great work / life integration and benefits

Cons

Glass ceiling for some….may have to leave for smaller company to get to next level