Givaudan reviews

Employees had to work off the clock and not get paid in the summer. Headcount is too low while employees are overworked. No work/life balance. Poor communication within the company. Impotent HR controlled by upper management that allows people with power to wield it unchecked. No formal training of new employees or uniform protocols. Leads to everyone doing everything differently. Employees were required to come to work right after Hurricane Sandy on Oct 31 even though most live outside the city, public transportation was not operating and many did not have power at home. There is a total lack of humanity and respect for employees.

Biased work culture: Favouritism is evident. Certain departments receive better treatment and more recognition, while lab technicians are often sidelined or undervalued. Disrespect toward lab staff: Departments like Sales Support and Officers frequently assign additional tasks in an entitled and forceful manner. Mistakes, even minor ones, are often escalated directly to management without prior clarification. Toxic blame environment: Instead of fostering teamwork, there's a blame-heavy culture where errors are met with finger-pointing rather than constructive resolution. Contradictory health messaging: Although the company promotes a “healthy lifestyle,” the canteen food is typically oily, spicy, salty, and heavy in fried options—even during breakfast. Unrealistic benefit claims system: The $2300 claim benefit is split into medical and flexi components, which limits flexibility. If you don’t fall sick, you’re essentially forced to see a doctor just to avoid wasting the medical portion. Ineffective meal subsidy: The $3.50 daily allowance often isn’t enough, as canteen prices can be higher than nearby food courts, despite the lower quality.