Depends on the department - Human Resources Edwards Lifesciences Employee Review

Lots of layers of unnecessary management which causes a lot of busy work so people can feel necessary. The environment is cut throat, secretive, and toxic. There is an air of cult like status with certain people and if you don't align with that you might as well start looking elsewhere. When you bring up an issue you are met with a lot of hiding, covering up, and denials. I couldn't believe how many people it took to put out an email or decide on a mundane task. The hand wringing and the constant looking behind you to see who was waiting for you to mess up or who was going to try to one up you caused so much stress. It was the most toxic place I had ever worked. People create way more work than necessary, micromanage capable people, and want you to stay in your narrow lane. No room for innovation or creativity.