Not a great place to work - Laboratory Manager AstraZeneca Employee Review

2.0
Aug 3, 2020
Recommend
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Pros

1. There we’re some standout colleagues who were extremely talented.

Cons

1. Lack of development and progression. Little invested in employees to attend training. 2. Toxic work culture- bullying and harassment rife by senior management and a strong blame culture. Inappropriate comments made about religion and race by senior management. If complaints are raised the person complaining is branded a trouble maker and gaslighted by management. 3. Benefits were changed frequently resulting in people being worse off in the long term. 4. Poor financial management. 5. Lack of flexible working. 6. The above meant that the workforce was demotivated and there was a high turnover of staff.

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Pros

I imagine this is very dependent on line management but I find my team and supervisors to be true champions of a high performing and highly compassionate work culture. I find my work challenging and rewarding, and have had opportunities to learn and grow and be rewarded and recognized for my output. No job is perfect but I’m truly happy to work here and at a time when AZ is truly rising like a rocket.

Cons

Like any massive global corporate entity, things can sometimes move slowly and it can be challenging to navigate a high number of constantly evolving priorities and initiatives. That being said, AZ is very clear about its north stars and values which makes it possible to prioritize work that has the most impact and alignment with the company’s ambition and business prerogatives. 60% office attendance policy is also a bit funny when oftentimes I am on Teams calls with colleagues sitting in other areas of the world.

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