BAT reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(3,978 total reviews)
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Tadeu Marroco

88% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

BAT has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 3,978 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The BAT employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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4K reviews
1.0
Jan 6, 2015

Think carefully before applying !!!!!!

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Pros

BATA has one of the most comprehensive training programs available. It's an 8 week induction that takes you through everything you will need to know. Good experience can be gained in this industry.

Cons

The internal culture of the organization is nothing short of absolute poison. If you decide to apply or accept a position be prepared you are entering a highly toxic environment where the boys club rule like the mafia.

2.0
Jul 22, 2014

Political and male-biased working environment

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay and bonus, and a good work life balance. Share scheme is a good perk. Really good people to work with (outside of senior management).

Cons

Promotion opportunities are rare and when they do happen they're based on political alliances and personal motivations rather than merit. Also, if you're female forget it as you'll rarely get above a certain level. Senior management rarely communicate anything meaningful beyond company platitudes. Constant restructuring and budget cutting.

1.0
Dec 23, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

The money and benefits are second to none

Cons

You are treated as a number, trampled by professional climbers, you cannot progress without a 'sponsor' and a minority background. The business reduces risk by reducing the scope of each role such that no significant impact results from underperformance of those at grade 36 and below, the result of which is to make the roles overly simple and highly repetitive, and not commensurate with a good salary.

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