PerkinElmer Claimed Company

PerkinElmer is a $2.9 billion global company committed to innovating for a healthier world. We create the instruments, tests and software used by scientists, researchers and clinicians to address the most critical challenges across science and healthcare, including the most recent COVID-19 pandemic. We strategically partner with customers to enable earlier, more accurate insights, supported by deep market knowledge and expertise. Our dedicated team of 14,000 employees are passionate about helping them work to create healthier families, improve the quality of life and sustain the wellbeing of people worldwide. read more

EMPLOYEE PARTICIPANTS: 131

TOTAL RATINGS: 956

CEO: Prahlad Singh

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Joining PerkinElmer - Employee Onboarding

Employee Sentiment

The prevailing opinion from employees about joining PerkinElmer is that the company was very unprepared on their first day. PerkinElmer employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 50% 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.

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Did you have a positive onboarding experience when you were hired at your current company?

Answer	Percent
Very Prepared	50%
Prepared	0%
Somewhat Prepared	0%
Unprepared	0%
Very Unprepared	50%

How prepared was your company on your first day of onboarding?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Was your direct manager helpful with your onboarding during your first 90 days?

Meet Your Managers

Your direct manager highly affects your experience at a company; overall managers at PerkinElmer are rated a C+. At PerkinElmer most employees said they received feedback once a quarter or once a year. 50% of employees also said they felt comfortable giving their managers feedback. Learn More about your managers at PerkinElmer.

Answer	Percent
Every week	0%
Once a month	14%
Once a quarter	29%
Once a year	29%
Never	28%

How often do you get valuable feedback on how to improve at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Does your boss expect you to work when you're on vacation?

Answer	Percent
Yes	50%
No	50%

Do you feel comfortable giving your boss negative feedback?

Negotiate Salary

If you think you and your skill set should be valued higher than your offer, negotiate your salary! 33% of employees at PerkinElmer said they negotiated their salaries. On average, PerkinElmer employees earn $97,370. PerkinElmer ranks in the Bottom 40% for compensation in Boston. Learn More about Salaries at PerkinElmer.

Average Salaries at PerkinElmer by Department

$128k*

Engineering

$184k*

Product

$113k*

Design

$110k*

Marketing

$79k*

Operations

$61k*

Admin

$145k*

Business Dev

$76k*

Finance

$231k*

Communications

$56k*

Customer Support

$135k*

$107k*

$125k*

Legal

$157k*

Sales

^* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.

Get Acclimated

Now that you’ve joined PerkinElmer, get acclimated. Is lunch a social time or do people sit at their desks? At PerkinElmer the most common answer selected by employees is a 45 minutes break. Understand your coworkers and why they’ve chosen to stay at PerkinElmer, many employees say it’s because of the comfort & familiarity.

Answer	Percent
Company Mission	0%
Comp & Benefits	50%
Co-Workers	0%
Comfort & Familiarity	50%
Career Advancement Opportunities	0%

What's the main reason you stay at your current company?

Answer	Percent
>1 hour	50%
1 hour	0%
45 minutes	50%
30 minutes	0%
I eat at my desk	0%

How long do you take for lunch breaks?

Answer	Percent
Multiple times a week	0%
Once a week	0%
Once a month	0%
Once a quarter	0%
Never	100%

How often do you socialize with team members outside of work?

Professional Development

PerkinElmer ranks in the Bottom 10% of companies for professional development in Boston. 33% of employees feel as though PerkinElmer is beneficial to their continuous career growth. Learn More about Professional Development at PerkinElmer.

Answer	Percent
Yes	0%
No	100%

Do you have a mentor at work?

Answer	Percent
Yes	33%
No	67%

Does your current company provide you meaningful opportunities for career advancement?

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