At Abbott, we’re committed to helping you live your best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we’ve brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 74,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve. read more
Abbott Company Culture
Abbott Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews4.1/5
Abbott's Overall Culture is rated B
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
APerks & Benefits
A-Compensation
B+Outlook
B+Diversity
BAbbott CEO
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Robert Ford
78 /100
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Diversity at Abbott
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B
Diverse employees at Abbott have rated CEO Rating, Outlook, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Abbott
Top 40%Top 40% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B-
Women at Abbott have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored
Abbott eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
22
Abbott employees are 22% more likely to recommend Abbott as a great place to work
| 49% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 24% | Passives |
| 27% | Detractors |
Working at Abbott
Working at Abbott is rated highly by 1011 employees, across various culture dimensions. Abbott employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Perks And Benefits, and Compensation categories, putting Abbott’s culture in the Top 25% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 35% compared to other companies in Chicago. See below in detail how working at Abbott was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Abbott
B
Overall Company Culture at Abbott is rated B
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25%
Abbott ranks in the Top 25% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Abbott Employee Reviews
Out of 643 Abbott employee reviews, 80% were positive. The remaining 20% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Abbott improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 80% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 20% |
Positive Reviews From Abbott Employees
- What are some of the best things about your team?Very helpful with to each other.
- What did you like most about the interview process?Clear overview of roles and responsibilities
- What makes you most happy at work?Saving diabetic people lives for wuality life
Constructive Feedback From Abbott Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Actually putting people/employees first and building a robust talent strategy and development plan
- Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?Because getting less salary and no stock options
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?The director of the team is responsible for the morale and retention of the staff
Abbott Company Information
Abbott Mission, Vision & Values
Abbott Mission & Values
At Abbott, we’re committed to helping you live your best possible life through the power of health. For more than 125 years, we’ve brought new products and technologies to the world -- in nutrition, diagnostics, medical devices and branded generic pharmaceuticals -- that create more possibilities for more people at all stages of life. Today, 74,000 of us are working to help people live not just longer, but better, in the more than 150 countries we serve.
Abbott Vision Statement
At Abbott, we're all about helping you live the best life you can through good health. We keep your heart healthy, nourish your body at every stage of life, help you see clearly, and bring you information and medicines to manage your health.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Abbott
Sustainability at Abbott focuses on the areas where opportunities for our business intersect with positive social and environmental impact. We aim to achieve sustainable growth, deliver life-changing technology and create value in communities around the world.
At Abbott, we are committed to safeguarding a healthy environment by reducing the environmental impacts of our business. We have established ambitious 2020 targets to significantly reduce our carbon dioxide emissions, waste, and water use.
We view philanthropy as a powerful source for driving social innovations that lead to more resilient, healthier communities. It provides an opportunity for us to pioneer new ideas, generate new solutions, develop the next generation of leaders, strengthen civic and social organizations and build partnerships to solve complex, global problems. We apply three principles that we believe are fundamental to thoughtful and effective philanthropy:
COMMUNITY-DRIVEN
Community solutions must be a collaborative effort with the people we seek to support, and ultimately be owned by them
IMPACTFUL
Measuring and evaluating our impacts is a powerful tool that allows us to continually learn and make critical decisions
SUSTAINABLE
We understand that the long-term success of programs depends on self-reliance free of donor support
| Headquarter | Chicago, IL 60064 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.abbott.com |
| Tel | 224-667-6100 |
| Company Status | Public |
| Stock | ABT |
| Jobs | abbott.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/abbottcareers |
| Social Sites |
Abbott Competitors
Abbott competitors include Agilent Technologies, AbbVie, Johnson & Johnson, and Medtronic. Abbott ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Abbott compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Abbott Employees
Abbott has 47953 employees. 1011 employees at Abbott have reviewed Abbott across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was today.
Overall, the 1011 Abbott employees give their leadership a grade of B, or Top 25% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Abbott are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Abbott, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Abbott are pleased with their team. 1011 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a B. The majority believe the meetings at Abbott are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Abbott believe the environment at Abbott is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Abbott is comfortably fast. About 43% of the employees at Abbott work 8 hours or less, while 12% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Abbott are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Abbott employees generally work 9.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Abbott report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Abbott have 4+ meetings
Meetings
A Day in the Life
84% of Abbott employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Abbott employees most often take 10-15 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
48% of Abbott employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Abbott employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
68% of Abbott employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Abbott - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Abbott is that the company was prepared on their first day. Abbott employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 60% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Abbott KPIs and OKRs
At Abbott 43% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Abbott's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 31 Abbott employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 21 have said yes.
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Abbott CEO & Leadership
78 /100
Abbott CEO Awards and Recognitions
Abbott’s CEO Robert Ford started in this role in 2020. Robert’s approval rate is in the Top 10% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Chicago. With a high CEO score, Robert Ford has won the Top 5% Rated CEO in 2016. Abbott’s CEO is highly regarded especially by Native American employees, employees in the Finance department, and Hispanic or Latino employees. However, employees with the company for Over 10 Years, employees in the Engineering department, and African American/Black employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Abbott’s competitors, Robert Ford ranks right above AbbVie CEO Richard Gonzalez. Under Ford’s leadership, Abbott employee respondents are most happy about their Perks And Benefits and the company’s Compensation. Professional Development and Office Culture are two areas, according to respondents, where Abbott could stand to see real improvement.
Abbott Leadership
The Abbott Executive Team is rated a “B” and led by CEO Robert Ford, Executive VP of Finance & CFO Brian Yoor, and Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary Hubert Allen
Robert Ford CEO / President
Robert Ford serves as the CEO / President of Abbott.
Brian Yoor Executive VP of Finance & CFO
Mr. Brian B. Yoor has been the Chief Financial Officer of Abbott Laboratories since June 01, 2015 and serves as its... read more
Hubert Allen Executive VP, General Counsel & Secretary
Mr. Hubert L. Allen has been an Executive Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary at Abbott Laboratories since... read more
Brian J. Blaser Executive Vice President of Diagnostic Products
Mr. Brian J. Blaser has been an Executive Vice President of Diagnostic Products at Abbott Laboratories since June 1,... read more
Elena Kartasheva General Director of the Russian Branch
Ms. Elena Kartasheva has been General Director of The Russian Branch at Abbott Laboratories since July 1, 2014. Ms.... read more
Jaime Contreras Senior Vice President of Core Laboratory Diagnostics - Commercial Operations
Mr. Jaime Contreras has been Senior Vice President of Core Laboratory Diagnostics - Commercial Operations at Abbott... read more
Elaine R. Leavenworth Chief Marketing & External Affairs Officer and Senior VP
Ms. Elaine R. Leavenworth has been Chief Marketing & External Affairs Officer and Senior Vice President of Abbott... read more
Robert B. Ford Executive Vice President of Medical Devices
Mr. Robert B. Ford has been Executive Vice President of Medical Devices at Abbott Laboratories since June 2015. Mr. Ford... read more
Deepak S. Nath Ph.D. Senior Vice President of Abbott Vascular
Mr. Deepak S. Nath, Ph.D. has been Senior Vice President of Abbott Vascular at Abbott Laboratories since April 2005.... read more
Abbott Salaries
How much does Abbott pay?
How much do people at Abbott get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Abbott is $119,749, or $57 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $107,976, or $51 per hour.
At Abbott, the highest paid job is a Director of Engineering at $228,624 annually and the lowest is an Admin Assistant at $30,000 annually. Average Abbott salaries by department include: HR at $109,945, Product at $162,095, Customer Support at $151,379, and IT at $86,731. Half of Abbott salaries are above $107,976.
342 employees at Abbott rank their Compensation in the Top 20% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 1033 ratings) while 319 employees at Abbott rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 15% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 343 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Abbott employees include job titles like Principal Engineer, Senior QA, Product Manager, and Technical Writer. Comparably data has a total of 15 salary records from Abbott employees.
Last updated 3 days ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $54k | $54k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $82k | $82k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $107k | $107k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $161k | $161k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $212k | $212k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $254k | $254k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $270k | $270k | 100th Percentile |
$119,749*
Average Compensation
$107,976*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Abbott Salaries by City
- Salt Lake City
- Provo, UT
- Los Angeles
- Phoenix
- San Francisco
- Atlanta
- Chicago
- Saint Louis, MO
- San Antonio, TX
- Columbus, OH
- Jefferson City, MO
Abbott Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Abbott
Diverse employees at Abbott score the company 72/100 across various culture categories, placing Abbott in the Top 25% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Abbott across various culture dimensions.
When you bring a variety of perspectives to the table, it creates a culture of innovation—essential to facing the world's healthcare challenges. We have been widely regarded as an employer of choice, with numerous local and global awards recognizing our commitment to fostering an extraordinary workplace.
Ranked Culture the Highest
Ranked Culture the Lowest
Abbott Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Health Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
Abbott PTO
Abbott's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Abbott's 2nd most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 33% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Abbott's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $500 -$1000 cash value per month.
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Abbott Careers
Abbott Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Abbott applied for 83 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 95% were approved.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Abbott has a total of 47953 employees
83
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 95% Granted (79 out of 83)
- 0% Denied ( out of 83)
- 0% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection ( out of 83)
- 5% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (4 out of 83)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Abbott on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 43% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 18% | |
Product | 10% | |
IT | 8% | |
Customer Support | 6% | |
Other | 14% |
Candidates By Location
Chicago | 31% | |
|---|---|---|
San Francisco | 6% | |
Los Angeles | 4% | |
Boston | 4% | |
New York City | 4% | |
Other | 51% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Abbott
Who is the CEO of Abbott?
Abbott CEO is Robert Ford, their score by employees is 78
What is Abbott eNPS?
The eNPS for Abbott is 22
What is Abbott revenue?
Abbott revenue is $27B
What is the salary for Customer Service Manager in Abbott?
Customer Service Manager average salary in the US is 80k
What are the salaries in the Communications in Abbott?
The average salaries for Communications in Abbott is 230k
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