Fresenius Kabi
Why does Fresenius Kabi get a rating of 6.9?
11 employees at Fresenius Kabi told us the following about their jobs.
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People feel stressed
Is it stressful to work at Fresenius Kabi?
Most people feel stressed here
How we know this
55% of people say they often feel stressed at workBased on information from 11 job reviews
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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Breaks aren’t paid
Do workers at Fresenius Kabi get paid breaks?
Not always. Most people don’t get paid breaks
How we know this
27% of people say they get paid breaksBased on information from 11 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Fresenius Kabi?
Most people find it easy to book holidays
How we know this
67% of people report it’s easy to book holidaysBased on information from 9 job reviews
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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Easy to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Fresenius Kabi?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How we know this
70% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sickBased on information from 10 job reviews
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Head office understands the frontline
Do people think Fresenius Kabi head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office understands what’s happening where they work
How we know this
50% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they workBased on information from 10 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Good choice of shifts
Do Fresenius Kabi workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work
How we know this
50% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they workBased on information from 10 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Opportunities to progress
Are people given support to progress at Fresenius Kabi?
Most people are given support to progress here
How we know this
In the last year, 50% of people report being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their roleBased on information from 10 job reviews
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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People recommend their team
Do people at Fresenius Kabi recommend working with their team?
Most people recommend working with their team
How we know this
64% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friendBased on information from 11 job reviews
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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4+ weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Fresenius Kabi?
Most people get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working
How we know this
- 30% report getting one week notice or less
- 0% report getting two weeks notice
- 0% report getting three weeks notice
- 50% report getting four weeks notice or more
- 20% report having a fixed rota
Based on information from 10 job reviews
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Well informed about head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Fresenius Kabi is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing
How we know this
50% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a wholeBased on information from 10 job reviews
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.
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Enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Fresenius Kabi?
People get enough training when they start
How we know this
90% of people report they got enough training when they started working hereBased on information from 10 job reviews
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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No short notice shift changes
Do Fresenius Kabi managers change shifts at short notice?
Managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice
How we know this
11% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minuteBased on information from 9 job reviews
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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People get proper breaks
Do people at Fresenius Kabi get proper breaks?
People get proper breaks
How we know this
78% of people report that they get to take proper breaksBased on information from 9 job reviews
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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People get sick pay
Does Fresenius Kabi pay sick pay?
Yes. People get proper sick pay
How we know this
82% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to workBased on information from 11 job reviews
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.
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Managers are respectful
Do people at Fresenius Kabi feel treated by respect by their managers?
People feel treated with respect by their managers
How we know this
80% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managersBased on information from 10 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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No unpaid extra work
Do workers at Fresenius Kabi do extra work that they don't get paid for?
No. People don’t do unpaid extra work
How we know this
0% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid forBased on information from 9 job reviews
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
About
Fresenius Kabi is a healthcare company. They specialise in medicines and technology for people who are critically ill.
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Best thing
Flexible days, work pattern and times
Worst thing
Zero hours, unpaid sick leave
Clinical trainer, August 2020
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Best thing
helping people who are ill and providing them with medical supplies and precribed drugs
Worst thing
working in a warm warehouse
Senior operative, June 2020
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Handy to know
How much notice do people get of their shifts?
Based on 10 employees
How are people paid?
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