Reduction of workforce just to outsource the positions - Order Entry Administrator Abbott Employee Review

5.0
Sep 12, 2018
Recommend
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Pros

I absolutely loved working there. I work live balance was amazing. I managements was great. The salary was wonderful. I could not have asked for better coworkers.

Cons

Constant lay offs. In my department in particular, the laid us all off. Only to outsource our position to a temporary agency in Detroit to pay those employees $9.00 per hour. Meanwhile the bigwigs in the coming still received their bonuses and merit raise.

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5.0
Jun 12, 2026
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Honestly, this place is incredible. They take care of their employees, they provide great health insurance and retain. It's the kind of place that you want to get into and stay. Rarely do people leave.

Cons

Bureaucracy is a problem in any large company. Some decisions are made too slowly.

2.0
Jun 1, 2026
Recommend
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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

Leadership quality varies significantly across departments, with some areas experiencing challenges related to communication and transparency * Expectations and role priorities can shift without sufficient communication or alignment, making it difficult for employees to understand how success is measured * Employees may not always receive consistent coaching, support, or constructive feedback needed for professional growth. * Some teams may experience a culture that feels fear-based rather than collaborative (Market Access) * Concerns raised by employees may not always be addressed through direct, productive dialogue. * In certain groups, the work environment can feel exclusionary or politically driven, limiting opportunities for meaningful collaboration.

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