Ecolab reviews

3.6

65% would recommend to a friend

(5,089 total reviews)
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Christophe Beck

73% approve of CEO

61% positive business outlook

Ecolab has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 5,089 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Ecolab 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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4.0
Sep 19, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Working at Ecolab has been a mostly positive experience for me. One of the biggest pros is the team environment—I’ve been fortunate to have great coworkers who are supportive and easy to get along with. The overall workload is manageable, and once you understand the daily flow, the job itself is pretty straightforward. That ease makes it less stressful compared to other fast-paced roles I’ve had in the past.

Cons

On the flip side, there are areas that could use improvement. Training is limited, and it often feels like new hires are expected to figure things out on their own. Management, while approachable, can come across as inexperienced and sometimes lacks the leadership depth needed to guide employees long term. There’s also little room for pay increases or career advancement, which makes it difficult to plan for the future here. Another drawback is the lack of a night shift premium—working nights can be tough, and the absence of an additional incentive makes it harder to justify long-term commitment to those hours.

4.0
Sep 18, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexibility Stable company Good business Progressive even though 103 years old

Cons

Not so diversified AC too cold

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