Rewards are based on effort - Performance Pays. - Anonymous employee Arkema Employee Review

4.0
Jul 4, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There is a tremendous amount of freedom to explore and develop ideas. The company is very conservative when it comes to CAPEX for asset development, but it is not impossible to move a project forward - all it takes is passion and commitment to a good idea.

Cons

The organization is largely matrix managed. Movement for such an organization tends to be slower than smaller, more nimble, entrepaneurial organizations. The cautious management style minimizes expensive mistakes, but also results in an inability to take advantage of a rapidly evolving market.

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5.0
Jun 1, 2026
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Pros

Great people Great opportunities Willing to give more responsibility/grow Good work life balance while also still having good drive at work

Cons

Not a lot of cons, everyone is very understanding and the small office could be a downside for resources, but personally did not find that to be an issue

3.0
May 23, 2026
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Pros

Site Culture Global specialty materials strategy has proven to be quite good

Cons

Resource constraints. But this is quite common in chemicals/specialty materials these days from what I hear.

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