Potential to be awesome but treatment of employee's lets it down - Anonymous employee MilliporeSigma Employee Review

2.0
12 July 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You get to work with some of the latest technologies and in a highly challenging environment. The people you work with are mostly pretty good and a joy to work with.

Cons

Employee's are pushed to the breaking point literally, low morale among the staff due to decisions of senior management. Little to no training offered in most areas, you are expected to pick up new things mostly by yourself. High stress caused by callous treatment of non-Indian staff (ie: we feel the axe is going to fall on us each day). Differing levels of expectations depending on your geographical location. Most of us feel that despite how hard/well we work it does not make a difference. Constant pressure to produce things in timescales that are impossible, especially considering the work loads. Dissenting opinions results in negative actions being taken

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Cons

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MilliporeSigma Response
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It is great to hear that your first experience at our company has been so positive and that the environment has stood out to you. As you continue to settle in, we encourage you to use regular check-ins with your manager and the MyGrowth framework to shape your development and explore learning opportunities early on. Thank you for being part of the team, and for taking the time to share your feedback!
3.0
15 June 2026
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Pros

Some managers were exceptional mentors and played a significant role in my professional growth. Good benefits and a reasonable severance package during workforce reductions. Opportunities to work on large-scale marketing initiatives and collaborate with experience professionals across the organization and globe.

Cons

Advancement opportunities often felt inconsistent and lacked any transparency. Leadership frequently emphasized data-driven decision making, but business decisions did not always appear to align with the metrics being presented. The company appeared hesitant to embrace emerging technologies and AI-driven approaches, limiting innovation in multiple areas. Job security is uncertain, and organizational changes occur frequently with little warning. Management quality varied significantly, While some leaders were outstanding, others struggled with communication, strategic direction, and people management. Career growth seemed to depend heavily on organizational politics and alignment with leadership rather than solely on measurable performance.

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