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Found 3,682 of over 4K reviews
3.7
71% Recommend to a Friend
Baxter Chairman and CEO José (Joe) Almeida
74% Approve of CEO

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3.7
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74%
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Baxter Chairman and CEO José (Joe) Almeida
José (Joe) Almeida
1,240 Ratings

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Pros
  • "The benefits are good (they used to be better but they are still good).(in 326 reviews)
  • "The people were great but I felt as though I didn't have enough to do.(in 237 reviews)
  • "The pay is good and is very competitive(in 150 reviews)
  • "good work life balance and pretty got pay packages(in 149 reviews)
  • "Great Culture and Values(in 104 reviews)
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  1. 5.0
    Current Employee, more than 3 years
    Featured Review

    Great company

    Apr 3, 2023 - Sr. Regulatory Affairs specialist in Raleigh, NC
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Great company culture, competitive pay and benefits

    Cons

    None that I can think of

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  2. 5.0
    Current Employee

    Good Company Good Benefits

    Apr 12, 2023 - Maintenance Technician in Chicago, IL
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Great place to work with god benefits

    Cons

    Pay could be a bit higher but not bad

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  4. 2.0
    Former Employee, more than 1 year

    Fish rots at the head. Get in, get your money, and RUN

    May 10, 2023 -  in Deerfield, IL
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    -Some teams are nice, so you could work alongside some dedicated folks -Work/life balance is mostly ok, with some exceptions -Main office is nice

    Cons

    -Incredibly political place to work. you are beholden to the whims of managers (sometimes from other teams) and a senior leadership that doesn't entirely understand what's happening at the ground floor. -Cross-functional teamwork challenging because priorities and expectations are not aligned across the org. -Accountability is not a virtue here. When things fall apart, there is no interest in a post-mortem or course correction and instead a blame game is played. If you have nobody to scapegoat, then you are the scapegoat. -Outlook for the company is poor. Baxter recently had some big acquisition and over-extended. They are now spinning off part of their business and downsizing. Baxter will likely not disappear, but they're not exactly going to thrive without some real changes internally. -Return to office plan is pathetic. I heard rumors that senior leadership was basically taking attendance in the form of checking keycard swipes to see who was showing up.

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    6 people found this review helpful

    Baxter Response

    Hi, thank you for your review. We appreciate you sharing your feedback; We are disappointed to read about your perspective; please reach out to us at BaxterCares@Baxter.com so we can better understand your comments.

  5. 2.0
    Current Employee

    Sinking ship

    Mar 27, 2023 - Senior Technologist 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    There's camaraderie with fellow brothers and sisters in arms.

    Cons

    From a 10 + year employee it's sad to see what this company has fallen to. Morale is . . . nonexistent. There's an us versus them employee to management mentality now. It never used to be that way. "It's not my job" is the mantra these days, IF and it's a big if there is proper staffing. Don't do anyone a favor to help out because you'll own it from there forward. There is aging equipment and infrastructure that is being run to failure with zero investment in equipment and maintenance. 40 - 50 year old equipment.that is held together with bubble gum and band aids and replacement parts unavailable due to obsolescence. There are dinosaurs hanging on in management with archaic ideas and it is painfully evident. Leadership starts at the top and this company is drifting aimlessly just like its leadership. All this is evident by looking at the stock price over the last 18 to 24 months. If I had to put a time on it it would have started the death spiral around 2016. I used to enjoy coming to work, there were smart people, employee events and engagement. These things are long gone. Now it's just a "job". It's sad, it was never like this.

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    10 people found this review helpful

    Baxter Response

    Thank you for the review. We would certainly welcome understanding your situation better if you wish to contact us directly at BaxterCares@Baxter.com.

  6. 3.0
    Current Employee, more than 10 years

    A once amazing place to work, now sadly, just average.

    Apr 22, 2023 - Maintenance Technician 
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    They have succeeded in making this a mediocre place to work.

    Cons

    The cost of living increase wasn’t even half of what inflation is running year to date.

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    4 people found this review helpful
  7. 1.0
    Current Employee, more than 5 years

    Too Lean, Poor Culture, Overworked

    Apr 22, 2023 -  in Deerfield, IL
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    There are some great people here that get taken advantage of.

    Cons

    Runs way too lean. Everyone is super stretched thin and stressed. The expectation is to work nights and weekends. Leadership knows and nobody cares. Work Life balance is non existent. "Restructuring" basically means firing a bunch of people and making others who are overwhelmed do there job. There is zero investment in R and D or the future. This makes many feel that Joe is selling the company off.

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    7 people found this review helpful

    Baxter Response

    Hi, thank you for your review. We appreciate you sharing your feedback; We are disappointed to read about your perspective; please reach out to us at BaxterCares@Baxter.com so we can better understand your comments.

  8. 5.0
    Current Employee

    Great Place to Work

    May 24, 2023 - Associate Sales Representative in Phoenix, AZ
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Baxter is a great place to work, great people and are focused on both personal and proffessional development.

    Cons

    not cons, have always been treated equally and fair.

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    Baxter Response

    Thanks so much for the positive 5-star review. We are so pleased that you consider us a Great Place To Work! We say it often here, but our success as a company depends on the talented and dedicated individuals who make up our team. Your positive feedback serves as a testament to our global teams' hard work and dedication. Again, thanks for being a part of our team, and we look forward to your continued growth and success with us.

  9. 4.0
    Current Employee, more than 8 years

    Review

    May 25, 2023 - Quality Manager in Guaynabo, PR
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Good work environment and opportunities to grow professionally

    Cons

    Salary is not competitive compared to similar companies and industries.

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    Baxter Response

    Hi, Thanks for taking the time to write a review. We value your feedback as a Quality Manager in Guaynabo, and it's inspiring to read your call out on the excellent work environment and growth opportunities. We have taken your comment regarding compensation on board and will feed this back. External agencies and our Comp & Bens teams do assess our compensation packages annually to ensure we are competitive with the market but will this back. Thanks so much again for the review!

  10. 3.0
    Current Employee, more than 10 years

    Mixed

    May 15, 2023 - Director of Program Management in Round Lake, IL
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Great mission, great products. Strong internal manufacturing with many products. R&D was being outsourced but there is a push now to keep R&D internal, which is working better.

    Cons

    Management turnover is high, and many leaders are not promoted from within. Emphasis seems to be on cost-cutting over the past few years. In-person presence has really dwindled at all locations in Northern Illinois.

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    Baxter Response

    Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We appreciate you highlighting Baxter's mission which we believe is a strong driving force. It serves as a guiding light inspiring us to innovate and create products that impact people's lives. We sincerely appreciate all comments included here, both pros and cons, as they help us improve our services. Your insights and perspectives as a senior leader in Round Lake are invaluable; we appreciate you sharing this with us.

  11. 5.0
    Current Employee

    Great company

    May 25, 2023 - Associate Sales Representative in Chicago, IL
    Recommend
    CEO Approval
    Business Outlook

    Pros

    Benefits, time management and time off

    Cons

    There seems to be turnover in leadership

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    Baxter Response

    Hi, thanks for being a part of our great sales teams in Illinois. We love the call out on work flexibility and are thrilled you appreciate our benefits. At Baxter, we strive to create a supportive and rewarding environment for our employees, and our benefits package plays a vital role in achieving that. We value the feedback and are grateful to have you on our team!

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Baxter Reviews FAQs

Baxter has an overall rating of 3.7 out of 5, based on over 4,143 reviews left anonymously by employees. 71% of employees would recommend working at Baxter to a friend and 53% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -4% over the last 12 months.

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Baxter employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Baxter. This rating has decreased by -3% over the last 12 months.

71% of Baxter employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated Baxter 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.7 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

According to reviews on Glassdoor, employees commonly mention the pros of working at Baxter to be culture, career development, benefits and the cons to be senior leadership, management.

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