Holcim was a great company until the merger - Process Engineer Holcim Employee Review

3.0
Jan 20, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great work/life balance. Great training programs (at least prior to the merger). Ample travel opportunities. Opportunity to learn and contribute cross-functionally. Great people at the plants. Most plants have a close-knit family feel, at least among the local employees.

Cons

No opportunity for advancement if you are not willing to move. Most plants are in isolated locations. The benefits that were considered among the top of the industry (pension plus 401K, good health insurance) were drastically changed as a result of the merger. The merger was handled poorly with many in management not knowing whether they still had a job more than 6 months after the official merge date. The integration of the two companies has been a struggle. Management is not transparent about the future with respect to changes in position, changes in benefits, elimination of bonuses, changes to salaries and classification, severance eligibility, etc. The confusion and frustration caused a pervasive culture of negativity in plant management.

Explore other reviews about Holcim

5.0
Jul 10, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Great people and welcoming. Good environment

Cons

Distance between site locations sometimes can be gruesome if you don't enjoy driving.

1.0
May 21, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly coworkers, family type working environment

Cons

Upper management leaders need to take a course in Management and Leadership 101. Leaders with no relevant skills and experience lead the company nowhere. Net sales are constantly declining…

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All