Great work-life balance but limited growth opportunities - OT developer Merck KGaA Employee Review

Thank you for sharing your perspective and for highlighting both the positives and the challenges you experience. It is encouraging to hear that you value the work-life balance, transparency, flexible working hours, and benefits such as the subsidised food in Bangalore. At the same time, we take your feedback about limited growth opportunities and the perception of constant cost cutting seriously. Employee development is a key focus for us, supported by frameworks such as MyGrowth and regular development dialogues with managers. The fact that employees choose to build long careers with us — with an average global tenure of over 10 years — reflects the environment we work hard to create. That said, we know that tenure alone does not tell the full story, and we remain committed to ensuring that growth opportunities are visible, accessible, and meaningful for every employee. We encourage you to discuss your aspirations directly with your manager, so that concrete paths for development can be explored together. Your voice matters — and one of the most impactful ways to make it heard is by participating in our annual Employee Opinion Survey. It is your opportunity to shape the direction of our workplace, and we read and act on every piece of feedback it generates. Thank you for your continued commitment — feedback like yours helps us keep improving.