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DismissABB is a digital technology company. They specialise in robotics, power, electronics and automation.
global.abb/group/enRating based on 14 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at ABB
Pay
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Most people are paid market rates
Do ABB pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
70% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Only some people get sick pay
Do ABB pay sick pay?
Sometimes. Only some people get proper sick pay.
How we know this
60% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
Hours and flexibility
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at ABB?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
90% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at ABB?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
100% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at ABB get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
80% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Some people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at ABB?
Some people feel stressed here.
How we know this
45% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at ABB recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
55% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at ABB?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
50% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Most people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how ABB is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
82% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and June 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
How ABB ranks
ABB ranks joint 84th to work for out of engineering firms.
- 84= Anord Mardix
- 84= ABB
- 93= KMF
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of 10 September 2024.
ABB job reviews
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Best thing
Money. Engineers
Type of workWorst thing
Communication. Organisational skills
ABB Field service engineer, May 2022
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