Rampant and Poor Mismanagement - Senior Manager Unilever Employee Review

1.0
Dec 29, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

They have good benefits and you start with 3 weeks vacation

Cons

Condescending and poor management seems to thrive at the company. HR is exactly what everyone says it is; HR is there to protect the company not the employee. My manager had over 15 people leave within 2 years under his lack of leadership with complaints to HR and he still has a job. Nepotism also is present where only select people will succeed. HR is also terrible and does not care about the lower level employee despite the anti retaliation and harassment policies. The company’s goal is to make any product they get cheaper and hope the consumer doesn’t notice the difference. There are no new innovative products, just watered down products from companies they have bought. Also the blatant discrimination against the covid unvaccinated was driven by their failed glaxo smith deal which eventually was removed. People are promoted based off of their physical characteristics not the merits of their work.

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5.0
Jan 22, 2026
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Pros

Love the people, great mentors, wonderful team members. Very welcoming office and great relationships. I love coming to work!

Cons

Under resourced and underpaid for the skills I bring to the table, which contributes to retention issues

4.0
Jun 19, 2026
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Pros

Great people, strong brands, and a lot of ownership. I’ve had opportunities to manage large spend portfolios, lead cross-functional projects, and work with teams across Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, and R&D. The company invests in development and provides exposure to senior leadership that can help accelerate your career.

Cons

Performance and rewards don’t always feel aligned. High performers can sometimes feel underappreciated, and career advancement can be slower than expected due to organizational complexity and internal politics. Decision-making can also take longer than it should because of the number of stakeholders involved.

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