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February 28, 2021
What is paid time off like at Genentech?
Pros
benefits, generous time off, flexible schedule
Cons
top-heavy management, too many meetings
benefits, generous time off, flexible schedule
February 28, 2021
March 13, 2021
Does Genentech offer relocation assistance?
Pros
Good work life balance and benefits package
Cons
Frequent organizational restructurings over the last few years
Good work life balance and benefits package
March 13, 2021
September 16, 2020
Does Genentech offer massages?
Pros
My direct manager and supervisors were great. They always made me feel included and like a real employee even though I was only a contractor. Great perks, such as free beer and food on fridays. Sometimes you get free cater lunches and bbq.
Cons
Lots of workplace politics involve. They dont really want to hire their contractors permanently. Lots of in fighting involved to see who can get a permanent head count between managers and different group. Upper management straight up lied to us. They said they weren't going to have a layoff, but kept mentioning being more lean and minimizing cost. Employees weren't surprise when they announced multiple layoffs in the company. I'll never understand how a company can report billions in profit, but have to go through a layoff to remain competitive.
Advice to Management
The company is so big, that at times I feel like they weren't working as one whole team. It felt more like multiple teams trying to protect what is theirs instead of everyone helping each other out.
Great perks, such as free beer and food on fridays.
September 16, 2020
March 23, 2022
Does Genentech have a sabbatical or career break policy?
Pros
The benefits are great including the 401k match, bonus, sabbatical after 6 years
Cons
Lots of politics and favorism
The benefits are great including the 401k match, bonus, sabbatical after 6 years
March 23, 2022
January 13, 2021
Does Genentech offer dental insurance?
Pros
Good Health, Dental and compensation benefits
Cons
Currently changing the way they interact with customers
Advice to Management
Be transparent
Good Health, Dental and compensation benefits
January 13, 2021
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