Arkema reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(448 total reviews)
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Thierry Le Hénaff

87% approve of CEO

58% positive business outlook

Arkema has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 448 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Arkema 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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448 reviews
5.0
Aug 29, 2024

Senior Technician

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay, overtime, team dinner, town hall meeting lunch, benefits

Cons

Hazardous chemicals, plugging lines and plant not yet stabilise

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Arkema Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback about your experience working at Arkema. Creating a supportive and rewarding environment for our employees is a priority for us, and it’s encouraging to know that these aspects of your employment were positive. Regarding the challenges you mentioned, working on a recent chemical platform requires safety measures. At Arkema, safety is our top priority, and we are constantly improving our processes to ensure that all employees have the training, equipment, and procedures in place to maintain a safe work environment.
3.0
Aug 22, 2024

Management

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Slowly but not steady, no monitoring

Cons

Last minute no sense of urgency

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Arkema Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We appreciate both the positive and constructive aspects of your review. We’re glad you noticed that our work environment allows for a degree of autonomy with minimal micromanagement. We believe in empowering our employees to manage their tasks independently, fostering a trusting and flexible work culture. Furthermore, we understand that the occasional urgency can be frustrating, especially when last-minute changes arise. We are continually working to improve our processes to ensure better communication, more consistent timelines and anticipation. Please do not hesitate to reach out to your management or HR representative.
3.0
Aug 19, 2024

No

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Hybrid on working mode now

Cons

Low salary through your the year

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Arkema Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. We're glad to hear that you appreciate the hybrid working mode we have implemented. At Arkema, we are committed to offering flexibility and a healthy work-life balance to our employees, and we continually strive to improve our workplace culture. We also understand your concerns regarding compensation. While we aim to offer competitive salaries, we are actively reviewing our compensation structures to ensure continuously they align with industry standards and reflect the hard work and dedication of our team members.
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