Dishonest, Lack Credibility, HR Dept Worst ever; Ethical Values contradict reality at company - Business Development Manager Abbott Employee Review

1.0
Sep 27, 2011
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Overall package above average in industry

Cons

HR Dept dishonest and disreputable - employees best interests far from their focus Reknown in industry for revolving-door-company; people join and soon leave due to company's politics, lack of ethics and treatment from Managers and HR alike Preach etkical values; practice the exact opposite -disreputable, dishonest, with long chain of unhappy employees within most of their Depts Worst company I and 5 others within same team have ever worked for between our combined 63 years experience

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

Strong brand recognition and leadership position in diabetes technology. * Opportunity to work with innovative products that positively impact patients’ lives. * Talented and dedicated colleagues across many functions. * Competitive compensation and benefits

Cons

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