Abbott reviews

M&A created far too large a sales force with far too few products to promote and too many reps on teams in territories with inadequate pipeline to support the sales force led to 40% reduction in force in 2011. Many tenured highly productive reps at or near pension were let go along with the 900 reps positions that were eliminated, while other non productive less tenured reps were retained. Bell curve was enough to avoid legal actions. Abbotts business is no longer patient or personnel focused, simply the bottom line for upper management and their focus on retaining their hghly overcompensated positions. Dismanagement abounds.

IT is definitely behind the times at Abbott. It was difficult being a student and having to relearn technologies of the past in order to perform well. If you want to work with new, exciting technologies, Abbott is not the place for you.