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      Solvay

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      Solvay reviews

      4.1

      80% would recommend to a friend

      (858 total reviews)
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      Philippe KEHREN

      93% approve of CEO

      53% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.1

      Compensation and benefits

      4.0

      Culture & values

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.6

      Senior management

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      Solvay has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 858 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Solvay 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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      858 reviews
      4.0
      Feb 6, 2012

      Treat employees extremely well.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Extremely generous salaries and benefits for what is expected of most positions.

      Cons

      Demand much of a few; demand next to nothing of many. Hierarchical, political environment.

      3.0
      Jan 7, 2012

      Easy enough job, a trained monkey could run my desk.

      Customer service
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Company is very paternalistic and really tries to take care of the employees. Salaries are among the highest for the industry, which has its positives and negatives.

      Cons

      Very political atmosphere. Found I had to play along with office politics, while ignoring the nepotism and cronyism to get along. Far too much favoritism. HR had way too much power and too frequently interjected in my department's issues when not needed. Brussels dictated most decisions,eg., we needed major equipment overhaul; however, we could not get this approved. Somehow the plant is working, but it is scary.

      4.0
      May 15, 2011

      Positive and rewarding, though not without challenges.

      Manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good benefits package; fair compensation; opportunity for rewards for work done well; family orientation, with flexibility toward needs of associates' home life.

      Cons

      Was hampered by a regulatory mis-step. Not sure how life at Solvay is after being eaten whole by Abbot Laboratories.

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