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

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
5.0
Nov 2, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The Company has very forward looking culture, good presence in Asia Pacific.

Cons

Not as dynamic as US MNCs.

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Solvay Response
6mo
Thank you for your comment! Culture and teams are fundamental to us. That is why we want to be the example that inspires: as part of Solvay, you will contribute to our next chapter of progress, applying scientific excellence to solve complex global imperatives. Over the past years, we addressed this topic through different actions like a digital tool available to give and ask for feedback and +95% employees trained on the Code of Business Integrity. Wishing you a successful professional career.
3.0
Sep 30, 2025

Good company, stability

Recommend
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Pros

- Strong focus on safety and reliability culture - Opportunities to work with old and advanced instrumentation and control systems

Cons

- Large corporate structure can slow decision-making - Limited flexibility with innovation due to strict processes - Workload can be always high

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Solvay Response
7mo
Thank you for taking the time to share the experience you had at Solvay. The safety and health of our employees are fundamental requirements and guidelines for conducting our business, and are non-negotiable boundaries. We are committed to and will continue to ensure the safety of our employees' lives. We place utmost importance on our employees' well-being, as well as reasonable workloads. We apologize for all lapses in your experience and will reiterate our principles to all managers to strive to a 100% rate We wish you all the best for the future!
4.0
Sep 25, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Culture Good environment 1x at the office

Cons

Salary . . . .

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Solvay Response
8mo
Thank you very much for your feedback! At Solvay, we often emphasize: "Become the building blocks of our future". This encapsulates our belief in the unique strengths that each individual and diverse culture brings to our team. Your insights and feedback on salary matters are key. You help us refine our internal policies to ensure every member of the Solvay family feels valued and supported. Best wishes for your career!
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