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Firmenich reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(450 total reviews)
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Gilbert Ghostine

88% approve of CEO

66% positive business outlook

Firmenich has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 450 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Firmenich employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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450 reviews
1.0
Feb 7, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Salary competitive with manuf, chem industry, not pharma level.

Cons

While Firmenich's NJ operation used to be a paternalistic, European style company that looked after its employees through their career, sadly they have become Americanized. They steadily reduced the benefits paid to US employees: ceasing the pension, off shoring key IT functions, hiring more part-time contractors and less full time, and having periodic pharma style layoffs. It's an unknown company unlike a pharma or CPG firm, so the name won't sell as well on your resume. Management, well depends on who you get and where you report to. Unfortunate to see companies with loyal employees who would work their whole career, evolve into the shorter term focus. Fine for a short term position, but career ladder, long term opportunities for growth, may not be there.

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Our people are the heart of everything that we do, which is why we are committed to investing in our people as well as rewarding their talent, leadership and performance. Your feedback is truly appreciated and we will take your views into consideration for future improvement!
2.0
Sep 5, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Above average compensation for most high-level positions. Nice premises. Work from home policy. Great colleagues.

Cons

Culture can be toxic in certain functions/areas evidenced by rampant micromanagement, high personnel turnover, sudden layoffs, constant change in leadership, and inflated positions.

2.0
Mar 12, 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Pay is nice ..hard to find elsewhere

Cons

Being an advocate for yourself and asking for what you need…be careful with that

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