Dow reviews

3.9

72% would recommend to a friend

(3,434 total reviews)
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Jim Fitterling

65% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Dow has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 3,434 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Dow 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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3K reviews
2.0
Dec 2, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Unified corporate focus on safety, ergonomics, and health is refreshing Company culture is easy-going but professional, people are knowledgeable in their fields Flex time is a God send if you've only worked 8-5 throughout your career Depending on the Manager, they will make sure you're recognized for the work that you do

Cons

Very much the system of "its not what you know, it's who you know" to advance in your career Managers and Leaders are so focused on meeting corporate policies and attending meetings they are unable to effectively manage their employees and do their jobs at times For a large company, politics plays a huge role in the type of projects you're assigned and how well the Manager works with you. Bottom line, if the Manager doesn't like you count on being assigned projects that end quickly Little chance of being hired as a Direct employee

3.0
Nov 30, 2010

It's good company to work with.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Stable, challenge, leader in market

Cons

Too Busy, sometimes lost direction

2.0
Nov 20, 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It's a job that pays well and good benefits. Excellent ongoing projects.

Cons

Too much local management involvement. Micro managing. Management seems more "edgy" than in the past under Rohm and Haas leadership. The friendliness has greatly disapeared over the past few years after Dow purchased R&H. Could it be general fear ? I usually get this impression as I speak with fellow coworkers!

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