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
4.0
Dec 30, 2024

Caring!

Recommend
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Pros

Great collaboration spirit and a caring approach with employees

Cons

Some lack of future planning, and right resources allocations, which leads sometimes to high workload

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Solvay Response
1y
Thank you for your comment! We believe that optimizing the working environment for employees and fostering a collaborative atmosphere is crucial. That is why we have established a Workers Committee, ensuring that every employee's voice is seen, heard, valued, and acted upon. 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. Thank you for all your hard work. Take care!
5.0
Dec 29, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Real sustainable culture, not greenwashing Collaborative environment Engineering challenges Diversity recruitment actions Experienced leadership Relevant Training Strong safety culture

Cons

High turnover in operational jobs Salary under market in operational jobs Lack of career plan Change resistance in operational staff Weak knowledge management

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Solvay Response
1y
Thank you very much. The advice and comments of our people are very important to us. Career development is fundamental to us. With a legacy of 160 years in the chemical industry, we understand how to effectively guide employees to discover their potential and develop their capabilities. Thus, we have established the Solvay Academy to provide employees with a digital career coaching platform and language training platform to support their personal development. Create your own path: you will find what you need to chart your own course and potentially even take on a leadership role, with the resources and support to turn possibilities into achievements. You are the architect of your journey, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Thank you for your contribution and nice continuation with us!
3.0
Dec 12, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Good salary Interesting topics Good team

Cons

Strategic view of management Lack of transparency

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Solvay Response
1y
We thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your contribution. At Solvay, we highly value Pay and benefits. Throughout our 160 years in the chemical industry, we have been committed to keeping up with industry trends, ensuring our team members receive salaries above industry standards. Alongside competitive fixed salaries, we have introduced tailored bonus schemes and offer annual pay raises. We've launched Life insurance and Yearly increases for everyone. We appreciate your insights into our management system and take your concerns into account to help us enhance our practices. Wishing you a successful professional career.
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