BASF FAQ

Pros

Good benefits package including 401k

Cons

Unless you’re someone’s favorite or popular, no opportunity for career growth. Extremely political and bureaucratic organization specifically in the Agriculture space. Management does not empower decision making at all levels. Decision by consensus/committee. Extremely hard to get things done in fact those that challenge status quo are viewed in a negative light and penalized through lack of opportunity. Very insular. Either you come from the industry and you’re “in” or you’re a part of the “popular club” or you’re out. There is talk of diversity and equity in the workplace but no focus or action behind the words. As a person of color I was never more aware of my color and lack of certain opportunities as I am in my current role. My workload consistently is several times greater than my peers, no one seems to care.

Advice to Management

Popularity within the company is favored over strong skill set to do the job. I’ve been told many times skills can be taught. This is exactly why the company is struggling. Need more individuals from other industries in executive/decision maker levels to bring true change in the organization. Change out management that has been in their roles for 5+ years. Treat employees from all backgrounds fairly. Put in place oversight committees that oversee hiring in positions to ensure skills are prioritized atleast as much as favoritism.

Pros

Good benefits, nice people, free coffee

Cons

They know who they’re going to hire before they post an open position. Lots of overtime.

Pros

Excellent benefits health, life, dental, vision. 401k is outstanding

Cons

Long hours many times understaffed

Pros

Good benefits, generous parental leave, many opportunities for movement within the company

Cons

Large matrix organization, can be tough to make connections to open up new opportunities

Pros

Pros include diversity and fairness to non majority

Cons

Lack of pension, work life balance near bottom, bonus not even close to other companies of same stature, manning at or near bottom, retention of experienced employees near bottom.

Advice to Management

Appreciate the people who work for you. Fight to keep them and provide a reason for retention.