Incompetent Management - Anonymous employee ABB Employee Review

1.0
Jun 29, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- large international company - multicultural learning and plenty of good colleagues - diversity and interesting projects - company for graduates: growing opportunities higher for younger people than for experienced ones - decent pay and location

Cons

- poor management (no people soft skills), management totally disconnected from employees - comp & ben not standardized across divisions, companies, jobs, etc.(no transparency) - no health programs for employees with long sick leaves (dismissed instead) - HR, Finance and IT departments are broken, working in silos - no retention plans: many great employees are leaving to competitors

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Pros

Professional networking Working with internal IT teams, vendors, and contractors can lead to future opportunities. Stable work environment Large companies typically have structured processes, documentation, and defined responsibilities.

Cons

employed through a staffing agency rather than directly by ABB, benefits, job security, and promotion opportunities may be more limited.

3.0
May 26, 2026
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Pros

- Exposure to large-scale manufacturing systems and cross-functional projects - Can build strong manufacturing and quality engineering experience quickly - Competitive pay and solid benefits for the area

Cons

Work-life balance can be inconsistent depending on department and production demands * Advancement opportunities may feel limited without moving into management or relocating * Communication and management consistency can vary between shifts/departments * Production pressure and changing priorities can create stress in quality-related roles * Some roles may require overtime or schedule flexibility that can be difficult for employees with family responsibilities * Recognition for process improvements and extra responsibilities may not always match workload expectations * Culture can feel more production-focused than employee-focused at times

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