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"The best company that I have ever worked. Personnel policies, salary, career opportunities, environment, were some of the factors to have enjoyed during my 11 years with them."
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"BASF was a very good company to work for. Challenging work and very rewarding."
Average BASF Ratings in the Past 3 Years
| Year | Salary |
|---|---|
| 2011 | $4 |
| 2012 | $3 |
| 2013 | $2 |
"The worst company I have worked for in over 20 years."
What do you like about working at BASF?
"The fact that I am no longer there is the best part of the company"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Look fo another position in a company that treats you like an individual and not a puppet."
What don't you like about working at BASF?
"The Generaral Counsel is a mad man with no ethics"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Fire all of them and start over with people that can do the job."
What do you like about working at BASF?
"More vacation time than your average company which is nice"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"The commute is bad, human resources are to be avoided, the vacation time is more than most companies, but you'll need it.. its just a job, nothing special."
What don't you like about working at BASF?
"The Human Resources is horrendous, they are not out for your best interest"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"More emphasis on employees and less on the numbers of the company"
"It's been okay. Could be much better."
What do you like about working at BASF?
"The Pay is good as is the 401K. Insurance is ok."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Be a yes person and your hired. Keep it up after hired."
What don't you like about working at BASF?
"Off shift premium hasn't increased since 1995.Favoritism. Good ideas get shot down. Blue collar shift workers are looked down upon by management. High demand of our off time. Having to save vacation for the end of the year shut down really stinks."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Every thing isn't roses as you'd like to believe. Wake up and really listen to what we have to say. Concrete changes not touchy feely change agent stuff."
What do you like about working at BASF?
"The investment committed to the growth of the business section I am working in."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Was acquired in a company purchase and did not go through the interview process."
What don't you like about working at BASF?
"The large corporate structure that requires multiple silo decision making."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Work on making it easier to get things processed, the multiple silo decision process could be improved."
"I have served in various design positions."
What do you like about working at BASF?
"I was able to keep up with the latest and greatest technology, because KNOLL had the funds, resources and gave me the time to be informed."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"If you are lucky enough to have such a responsible position, don't take it lightly, do your very best to grow with the organization."
What don't you like about working at BASF?
"The unfortunate buyout, when we were sold to Abbott Labs."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Always consider that each person you direct is different and each of them are coming from another point of view. Be kind, consider their circumstances (family) and then encourage them to shine at work!"
"perfect job currently hiring freeze"
What do you like about working at BASF?
"Perfect job not hiring at this time worked at company for 15months"
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Make sure you will be hired in the time frame mention"
What don't you like about working at BASF?
"Hiring freeze for Admixtures in company -now hiring for sales"
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Don't give false pretense for postions that you will not hire as mentioned after 6months"
What do you like about working at BASF?
"Lovely company with a very good culture. The employees are well disciplined."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Have to be courteous and point the answers exactly to the intent of the question."
What don't you like about working at BASF?
"Currently am a Contractor and would like to seek a full time opportunity."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"More focus on Security as there are inconveniences as well as threats in this area. A proper risk management function has to be in place."
What do you like about working at BASF?
"Company is fantastic but the functional area requires a reorg."
Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?
"Run away. They promise more than they can give and oversell the roles."
What don't you like about working at BASF?
"My group is horrible. I was recuited hard to find out the role was way below my previous level."
What suggestions do you have for management?
"Clean out certain areas. It is clear many were promoted for doing a good job but are not good leaders. I'm surrounded by below average associates."
"I was at BASF during a period of transition from the acquisition of Engelhard."
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