This was a great company to work for at one time. - Anonymous employee Henkel Employee Review

3.0
Jun 1, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits are still very good. Bonuses can be large when performance is high. There have been many opportunities for advancement in the past for employees willing to relocate multiple times.

Cons

Company has become all about cost cutting. Pay has stagnated for many associates. Capital budgets have been slashed and plants can barely keep up basic maintenance. Forced rankings that tie to bonus have been a huge demotivator. Company has adopted a new "one size fits all" approach to running their plants. Bureaucracy is very high in this company. You can't hire a replacement or scrap one drum of material without approval from Germany.

Explore other reviews about Henkel

5.0
May 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits. Clear communication from upper management flow-down. Good working environment.

Cons

Fast pace environment. Work-life balance concern during peak seasons

3.0
Jun 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The job is not too difficult. You mainly work on your own, Pay and benefits are outstanding.

Cons

12 hour shifts. Only one tech per shift so vacations can be a bit dicey. Support from peers is low and there is a lot of back biting in the lab. Sometimes they seem to be lookng for a scapegoat.

avatar
Henkel Response
1w
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
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All