Arkema reviews

4.1

83% would recommend to a friend

(450 total reviews)
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Thierry Le Hénaff

88% approve of CEO

59% positive business outlook

Arkema has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 450 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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450 reviews
4.0
Dec 12, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work life balance .

Cons

Most of your team interaction is virtual.

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Arkema Response
6mo
We’re happy to hear that you value the work-life balance here at Arkema. It's something we prioritize for our employees.
2.0
Dec 11, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Some colleagues are supportive, and there are team members who genuinely try to help each other despite the challenging environment.

Cons

Career growth is very limited due to the lack of a clear direction or structured development plan. Employees are often expected to take on additional responsibilities without proper recognition or reward. Recognition tends to go to only certain individuals, creating a sense of unequal treatment and reducing overall motivation. Leadership is another area that needs improvement. Some team leads respond emotionally to feedback, take matters too personally, and provide inconsistent guidance. This leads to poor communication, unclear instructions, and lower team morale. The work culture is also challenging, with gossip and occasional toxic behavior, which hinders transparency and professionalism. At times, internal politics appear to take precedence over process improvement and operational efficiency. Project assignments do not always consider employees’ expertise. Even those with relevant accounting or finance backgrounds are sometimes overlooked, while team members without the required experience are expected to handle tasks that require specialized knowledge. This can create inefficiencies and frustration for the team.

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Arkema Response
4mo
Thanks for your feedback and advice. We encourage open and constructive dialogue to continue evolving our company culture.
5.0
Nov 29, 2025

Great Place to Work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits of a large company, with resources available to get things done, but small enough that teams can be flexible and effective.

Cons

Some corporate policy implementation can be unclear and cumbersome.

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Arkema Response
6mo
We’re happy to hear you find value in the resources of a large company while enjoying the flexibility of smaller teams. It’s great that you see the benefit of this balance. We always aim to improve with you together Arkema a great place to work.
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