Medela Culture | Comparably
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Through advancing research, observing natural behavior, and listening to our customers, Medela turns science into care while nurturing?health for generations. Medela supports millions of moms, babies, patients, and healthcare professionals in more than 100 countries all over the world. As the healthcare choice for more than 6 million hospitals and homes across the globe, Medela provides the leading research-based breast milk feeding and baby products, healthcare solutions for hospitals, and clinical education. A family-owned company, Medela has 20 subsidiaries in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia, three production and warehouse facilities in Switzerland, the U.S and China and a worldwide distribution network in over 100 countries. With over 1,500 employees, Medela is dedicated to building better health outcomes, simplifying and improving life, and developing breakthroughs that help moms, babies and patients live their life to the fullest. read more
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EMPLOYEE
PARTICIPANTS
688
TOTAL
RATINGS
20456

Medela Company Culture

Medela Culture

This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews
4.5/5
Medela's Overall Culture is rated A-

Top Rated Culture Dimensions

Medela CEO

Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies
Annette Brüls Medela's CEO
Annette Brüls
86 /100

Diversity at Medela

Top 20%Top 20% of Similar Size Companies
B+

Diverse employees at Medela have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Executive Team as the highest categories they have scored

Women at Medela

Top 30%Top 30% of Similar Size Companies
B

Women at Medela have rated Team, CEO Rating, and Happiness as the highest categories they have scored

Medela 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 15%Top 15% of Similar Size Companies

Recommend to a Friend?

34

Medela employees are 34% more likely to recommend Medela as a great place to work

50%Promoters
34%Passives
16%Detractors

Medela Company News

Working at Medela

Working at Medela is rated highly by 688 employees, across various culture dimensions. Medela employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Happiness categories, putting Medela’s culture in the Top 15% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably. See below in detail how working at Medela was rated by employees.

Overall Company Culture at Medela

A-

Overall Company Culture at Medela is rated A-

Last updated 6 days ago

Top
15%

Medela ranks in the Top 15% of other companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score

Overall Company Culture Score by Department

This graph details how each department scores their Overall Company Culture

Results from 688 Employees

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Education & Research
93
Education & Research93
Legal
91
Legal91
Communications
86
Communications86
HR
84
HR84
IT
82
IT82
Customer Excellence
81
Customer Excellence81
Finance
80
Finance80
Engineering
79
Engineering79
Sales
79
Sales79
Business Dev
78
Business Dev78
Admin
77
Admin77
Operations
77
Operations77
Supply Chain
77
Supply Chain77
Production & Warehouse
76
Production & Warehouse76
Marketing
75
Marketing75

Medela Employee Reviews

Out of 6076 Medela employee reviews, 91% were positive. The remaining 9% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Medela improve their work culture.

91%
9%
Positive Reviews91%
Constructive Feedback9%

Positive Reviews From Medela Employees

  • What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
    Mission driven so I find those that place value on their work and company making an impact on people's lives tend to make Medela their home.
  • What do you like best about the leadership team?
    Their passion to move the company forward in a transparent and ethical manner. They truly care about the patients and how what we do can positively impact their lives.
  • What makes you most happy at work?
    Helping moms meet their goals, going home feeling I made a difference, having an opportunity to learn new things, take on new challenges.

Constructive Feedback From Medela Employees

  • Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
    I think the salary is not on the current bench market

Medela Company Information

Medela Company Overview

Through advancing research, observing natural behavior, and listening to our customers, Medela turns science into care while nurturing?health for generations. Medela supports millions of moms, babies, patients, and healthcare professionals in more than 100 countries all over the world. As the healthcare choice for more than 6 million hospitals and homes across the globe, Medela provides the leading research-based breast milk feeding and baby products, healthcare solutions for hospitals, and clinical education. A family-owned company, Medela has 20 subsidiaries in Europe, the Americas, Asia and Australia, three production and warehouse facilities in Switzerland, the U.S and China and a worldwide distribution network in over 100 countries. With over 1,500 employees, Medela is dedicated to building better health outcomes, simplifying and improving life, and developing breakthroughs that help moms, babies and patients live their life to the fullest.

Medela was founded in 1961 and its current CEO is Annette Brüls. Since its inception 65 years ago, Medela has grown to 1500 employees.

Medela Mission, Vision & Values

Medela Mission Statement

Through advancing research, observing natural behavior, and listening to our customers, we turn SCIENCE into CARE nurturing health for generations.

Medela Vision Statement

Our Medela family of employees drive our business with the passion and energy they bring to work every day. We take pride in knowing that we are committed to supporting patients, moms, and healthcare professionals from the hospital to home with quality products, services and education.

Medela Values

  • Put the customer first.
  • Take ownership.
  • Work as a team.
  • Be solution oriented.
  • Strive for excellence.
  • Create engagement.

Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Medela

As stewards of our planet and leaders in our industry, we recognize the effect our work has on the world around us and the importance of innovation with a focus on sustainability and environmental stewardship. To improve our environmental impact, we are focused on two specific areas:
- Promote environmental stewardship
- Sustainable Innovation

Learn more at MedelaCares.com

As an international organization employing more than 1,800 people worldwide, we are inspired by the passion and commitment of our teams to improve the lives of moms, babies and patients. Fostering an environment that values each member of our team is essential to us. The following are our areas of focus:
- Champion equality and advocate for a diverse workforce and inclusive culture
- Foster personal growth and well-being
- Secure anti-corruption across the entire supply chain

Learn more at MedelaCares.com

At Medela, our mission is to improve the lives of moms, babies and patients through our technologies and services. We are committed to supporting parents along their journey – increasing access to breast milk feeding resources, education and products. By partnering with other like-minded organizations globally, we fight maternal and infant mortality and malnutrition.

To expand resources and programs available to encourage breast milk feeding and protecting mothers’ and babies’ lives, we are focused on three specific areas:
- To fight infant and maternal mortality and malnutrition.
- To protect the most vulnerable infants.
- To increase global access to quality healthcare, education and resources.

Learn more at MedelaCares.com

HeadquarterLättichstrasse 4b
Baar 6340
Switzerland
Websitemedela.com
Founding Date1961
Tel8153631166
Company StatusPrivate
Jobsmedela.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/Medela_Careers
Social Sites
  • Across the different stages of life, Medela products go beyond form and function. They heal, nurture health, and build bonds. Over the last 60 years, our company has been devoted to the science of making the most delicate form of care simple, intuitive, and effective. Medela has been caring for moms and babies, patients, and healthcare professionals for so long, we’ve turned it into a science.

Medela Employees

Medela has 1500 employees. 688 employees at Medela have reviewed Medela across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was 6 days ago.

Overall, the 688 Medela employees give their leadership a grade of A+, or Top 5% of similar size companies. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.

Employees at Medela are pleased with their total compensation at Medela, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.

Overall, employees at Medela are extremely happy with their team. 688 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Medela are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.

The majority of employees at Medela believe the environment at Medela is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Medela is comfortably fast. About 53% of the employees at Medela work 8 hours or less, while 2% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.

Overall, the employees at Medela 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
Medela employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Medela report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
95% of Medela employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Medela employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
81% of Medela employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Medela employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
88% of Medela employees call their work environment positive
Environment

Joining Medela - Employee Onboarding

The prevailing opinion from Comparably users about their company is that it was very prepared on their first day. Employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 73% 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.

Medela KPIs and OKRs

Employees’ understanding of Medela's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 683 Medela employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 618 have said yes.

AnswerPercent
Yes90%
No10%
Are your company's goals clear, and are you invested in them?
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Yes0%
No0%
Are the KPIs/OKRs for your department clear?

Medela CEO & Leadership

Annette Brüls Medela's CEO
86 /100

Medela CEO Awards and Recognitions

Best CEOs 2023 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Diversity 2023 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Women 2023 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs 2022 (Large Companies)
Best CEOs for Women 2022 (Large Companies)

Medela’s CEO Annette Brüls started in this role in 2018. Annette’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably. With a high CEO score, Annette Brüls has won the Best CEOs in 2023. In addition, Annette has garnered Best CEOs for Diversity in 2023 specifically for Diversity, making Medela’s CEO one of the top rated CEOs by diverse employees. Medela’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees in the Education & Research department, African American/Black employees, and employees in the Business Development department. However, employees in the Communications department, employees in the Admin department, and Hispanic or Latino employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Medela’s competitors, Annette Brüls ranks right above Medline Industries, Inc. CEO Charlie Mills. Under Brüls’s leadership, Medela employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Happiness. Professional Development and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Medela could stand to see real improvement.

Medela Leadership

The Medela Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO Annette Brüls, CEO Annette Brüls, and Chief Technology Officer Research & Development Carsten Faltum

  • Annette Brüls  CEO / President

    Annette Brüls CEO / President

    Annette Brüls serves as the CEO / President of Medela.

  • Annette Brüls CEO

    A senior executive with more than 20 years experience in the medical device industry, Annette Brüls, currently serves as... read more

  • Carsten Faltum Chief Technology Officer Research & Development

    Carsten Faltum serves as the Chief Technology Officer Research & Development of Medela.

  • Thomas Ertl Chief Operating Officer Operations & Quality Assurance

    Thomas Ertl serves as the Chief Operating Officer Operations & Quality Assurance of Medela.

  • Michael Larsson Chairman of the Board

    Michael Larsson serves as the Chairman of the Board of Medela.

  • Anita Treiber Chief Marketing Officer

    Anita Treiber serves as the Chief Marketing Officer of Medela.

  • Roger Schnüriger Chief Financial Officer

    Roger Schnüriger serves as the Chief Financial Officer of Medela.

Diversity & Inclusion at Medela

Diverse employees at Medela score the company 77/100 across various culture categories, placing Medela in the Top 20% of companies on Comparably with 1,001-5,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Medela across various culture dimensions.

Diversity extends to the potential for ideas and innovation and is an important factor to improving Medela's competitiveness. As a truly global company, Medela is a working place of cultural and international diversity.,,Medela is committed to providing equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, sex, protected veteran status, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, HIV/AIDS status, marital or domestic partner status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance.

Ranked Culture the Highest

Women 93/100
Department - Education & Research
Men 83/100
Department - IT
Diverse Employees 84/100
Department - Engineering

Ranked Culture the Lowest

Women 70/100
Department - Engineering
Men 70/100
Department - Customer Support
Diverse Employees 67/100
Department - Admin

Medela Perks & Benefits

- Flexible Spending Accounts - Back-up Dependent Care - Matching Gifts Program - Work-from-home Policy - Employee Dependent Scholarship Program - Employee Discount

Health & Wellness

  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

  • PTO / Vacation Policy
  • Maternity / Paternity Leave

Financial Benefits

  • 401K / Retirement Plan
  • Performance Bonus
  • Tuition Reimbursement

Office Perks

  • Company Social Outings
  • Work From Home Policy

Medela PTO

Medela's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year.

AnswerPercent
Flex Time0%
Vacation Policy0%
Office Meals0%
401k Contribution0%
Childcare0%
Other than healthcare, which of the following benefits is most important to you?
AnswerPercent
Yes0%
No0%
Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?
AnswerPercent
$2500+/mo0%
$1500 - $2500/mo0%
$1000 -$1500/mo0%
$500 -$1000/mo0%
Less than $500/mo0%
What do you estimate the cash value of your benefits to be? Healthcare, PTO, etc?

Frequently Asked Questions regarding Medela

What is Medela address?

Medela location is at Lättichstrasse 4b

Who is the CEO of Medela?

Medela CEO is Annette Brüls, their score by employees is 86

What is Medela eNPS?

The eNPS for Medela is 34

How many employees work in Medela?

Medela has 1500 employees

Who are Medela competitors?

Medela main competitors are Baxter-International, Hollister Incorporated, Medline Industries, Inc.

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