Chaotic, archaic, stuck in the past - Sales Manager Henkel Employee Review

1.0
Feb 6, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits like pension, holidays, free lunch.

Cons

Local markets scared of global teams, no autonomy or empowerment. Run by dinosaurs stuck in the dark ages. Not progressive or dynamic. The business knows zero about diversity and inclusion- business run by middle aged white men. Dreadful culture at the top, sadly filters down to the local markets. Way too much process for the smallest of things which wastes time and makes the business very slow to react. A lot of unhappy people in the business.

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Henkel Response
5y
Thank you for reflecting on your time as a sales manager in England and thank you for your honest feedback. We are pleased that you highlight the benefits at Henkel here, because we believe that this is one aspect that makes us stand out as an employer. On the other hand, you also have a point of criticism. In particular, the topics of diversity & inclusion and the empowerment of our teams are very important to us, which is why we take your experiences very seriously. We have initiated a cultural change at Henkel, one of the goals of which is to give local teams more freedom to operate and make decisions. We have also put diversity and inclusion on our top agenda, particularly this year, and are continuing to drive the topic forward through targeted management training, among other things. We would love to learn more about your experiences and would be grateful if you shared it with us in a personal meeting with our HR department. This would give us the chance as an employer to improve and develop even further.

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Henkel Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions over the past year. We’re glad to hear that you value our pay, benefits, and the level of independence in your role. Creating a collaborative, respectful culture where employees feel supported is a top priority, and your comments around peer dynamics and communication will be shared with site leadership. We also appreciate your feedback on training; insights like yours help us identify where we can improve. Thank you again for your honest feedback. It's essential in helping us create a better experience for our teams. Best, Your Henkel HR Team
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