Nutrien reviews

3.6

68% would recommend to a friend

(921 total reviews)

Ken Seitz

72% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Nutrien has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 921 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Nutrien employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Agrario industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

921 reviews
1.0
Nov 26, 2019

Do not work here!

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

No Pros unless you just have to have a paycheck.

Cons

Benefits getting cut. Departments getting "centralized" to Canada. Morale is horrible due to lack of caring from upper management. They talk about how wonderful they are to us, but just ask the lowly employee. They took our retirement away from us.

avatar
Nutrien Response
6y
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review. There are currently no large-scale initiatives underway to centralize departments into Canada. With regards to benefits, our US and Canada programs were recently updated to add additional coverage in many areas for 2020. Regarding the retirement programs, we had to make the difficult decision to freeze legacy DB (defined benefit) pensions, allowing Nutrien to provide consistent programs going forward. In addition, DB pension plans are expensive and are a risk for a private company to offer. In making the switch to a DC (defined contribution) pension format, we ensure the sustainability of the programs in the future. We know it’s important to be market competitive in order to attract and retain the best talent and are confident our current programs deliver on that.
4.0
Nov 21, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Extremely stable, world-wide leader of the crop-input market. Main offices in Calgary, SK, Canada and Loveland, CO, USA. Both are incredibly nice campuses and great places to live. My familiarity is mostly with the USA location, however. Benefits are very good. The company is not shy about investing (in people, acquisitions, equipment, etc.) even when times are "tough". I'm not an "insider", but it feels like the company will continue to grow and grow.

Cons

Nutrien is a progressive company with intelligent, long-term thinking management. That said, recent shifts to incorporate a more modern workplace have resulted instead in wide-ranging feelings of disrespect and under appreciation. There was a time that, at a minimum, employees worked in cubicles that afforded at least a modest amount of separation from the distractions of their co-workers. Now, many people who used to have cubicles and some even full offices, now work at a desk, just a foot or two away from their co-workers, their germs, their cologne/perfume, their eating/chatting/hygiene habits, etc.. I understand this is an attempt to attract younger workers who may be more accustomed to "collaborative" work environments, but my observation suggests they prefer it simply because it allows them to waste time communally. The past five years have also seen a distinct re-enforcement of "the shareholder is who we care about" instead of the employee, with many jobs outsourced/over-seas with rumors of more to come.

avatar
Nutrien Response
6y
Your comments around our position as a progressive company and an industry leader are appreciated. With regards to our office space, we recognize that every employee works differently, especially with five generations in the workplace for the first time ever. This means we must build a workspace that is modern yet accommodating for all styles. We believe that a modern workplace design is based on providing employees with more choice. In our Loveland office, employees can take advantage of their workstation, conference rooms, patio with WIFI, cafeteria and social spaces, including wellness centers and training rooms. We also recognize the need for audio privacy and lighting. In constructing the Loveland office, we implemented white noise and other sound absorbing fabrics and ceiling tiles, as well as large windows for natural light and landscape views. The future will involve embracing more technology and a higher focus on problem solving/innovating and collaborating, we believe the design of our newer office spaces will support this. You're encouraged to talk with your manager about alternative work arrangements as required. Thank you for your review.
3.0
Nov 19, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Stable company Good benefit package Wide variety of products for my growers

Cons

*Overworked and understaffed from Plant Manager to Part-Time help *Company has completely lost it's 'customer first' focus *Policies and solutions are always top-down oriented - never any advice or feedback taken seriously from the field - managed by those who have zero experience in the ag retail world *Extremely high turnover rate - do not invest in our employees long term *By far the worst training/onboarding process for a company of our size *Constant disconnect between the branches that make the $ and the corporate office that are supposed to support & help us

avatar
Nutrien Response
6y
Thank you for your review. Your feedback is important and will be shared with those who can impact change in your area. Our company has seen exponential growth over the past three to five years, and with growth comes change and the need for change management. While we put every effort into ensuring each of our over 1,700 branches are well taken care of, our size means we have to rely on leadership in these branches to bring concerns and solutions forward. You’ve raised some valid points that should be brought to your leader. If you feel your concerns are not being addressed with your leader, you should feel free to contact your Executive Vice President directly. Listening to employee feedback is important and how we get better as an organization. We recognize our retail branches are Nutrien’s voice with our customers, and your input is invaluable. If you’d like to provide more feedback, please send us a note at yourvoice@nutrien.com.
Viewing 787 - 789 of 921 Reviews

Glassdoor has 1,663 Nutrien reviews submitted anonymously by Nutrien employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if Nutrien is right for you.