Solvay reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(859 total reviews)
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Philippe KEHREN

93% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Solvay has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 859 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good 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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859 reviews
1.0
Jan 28, 2025

morally questionable

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited PTO, salary ok, people ok

Cons

Management lost connection to team

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Solvay Response
1y
Thank you. Your feedback is very important to us and helps us make Solvay a better place to work. At the core of our mission is enhancing employee well-being. This led us to create our 'Solvay Cares' program, designed to meet the basic living needs of all employees, considering regional differences and inflation rates. We apologize for any negative communication experiences you may have had. At Solvay, we prioritize communication and support within our teams, advocating for an environment where both professional and personal concerns are addressed openly. We will review the issues raised and take measures to prevent recurrence. We thank you for your time at Solvay and wish you every success for the future.
3.0
Jan 14, 2025

Ok-ish

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Professional people, good life balance

Cons

Long decision making process inefective

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Solvay Response
1y
Thank you for your comment, we appreciate your openness. At Solvay, we believe that every employee have the right to maintain a work-life balance. Therefore, we provide remote work options for many positions, allowing up to 4 days of telecommuting per week, and offer flexible working hours for all employees. We apologize for any negative experience you may have had. We appreciate your insights into our management system and take your concerns into account to help us enhance our practices. We value your work and wish you all the best at Solvay.
3.0
Jan 11, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good head start in the industry

Cons

Low pay rates and poor training environment

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Solvay Response
1y
We thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your contribution. As a leading player in the chemical industry, Solvay understands the importance of technological advancement and the renovation of our factories for sustained business growth. To this end, we have invested $500 million to improve our global factories, aiming for greater efficiency, safety, and quality. 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. We wish you a great professional success.
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