You must be German or Chinese to succeed here - Specialist Digitization BASF Employee Review

1.0
2 Apr 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Rich european MNC Can work from home

Cons

All senior management are German. If youre not German, zero chance to progress. If new senior positions open up in KL office, Germans will be sent over from Germany to hold the portfolio. Middle management and HR all Chinese. One manager even bragged that her goal is to secure internship placement for local Chinese students to succeed. Not surprisingly her interns have only been Malaysian Chinese.

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BASF Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your review with us. At BASF, we are dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and respectful work environment that values diversity. We take allegations of racism very seriously and deeply regret to learn about your experience. To address this matter promptly and appropriately, we kindly request that you reach out to our HR Business Partner (HRBP) to provide additional details about your encounters. This will allow us to conduct a thorough investigation and take necessary actions. We want to assure you that our company upholds policies and procedures to address any incidents or concerns related to discrimination or harassment. We are committed to fostering an atmosphere of openness and dialogue, and we appreciate your willingness to bring this matter to our attention. Your feedback is important to us as we work towards continually improving our practices and ensuring that everyone feels valued and respected within our organization.

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