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
2.0
Nov 27, 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

a whole lot of benefits

Cons

management is bad, colleagues are low skilled

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Solvay Response
1y
We appreciate you taking the time to share your experience at Solvay. Over our 160 years in the chemical industry, we have remained dedicated to staying ahead of industry trends, offering competitive salaries, tailored bonus programs, and annual pay increases to support and reward our team members. Your feedback regarding management and colleague skills is valuable to us. We are continuously working to enhance our leadership practices and invest in the growth and development of our teams to foster a stronger, more collaborative workplace. Thank you for your contributions, and we wish you continued success at Solvay.
5.0
Nov 23, 2024

I miss Solvay

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great company culture and benefits.

Cons

nothing that I can think of

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Solvay Response
1y
Thank you very much. The advice and comments of our people are very important to us. As we strive to master essential elements, our team comprises 9,000 members from 80 countries, and your contribution is vital to our success. We take pride in the fact that over 25% of our leadership positions are held by women, and our employees have an average tenure of 14 years. 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 wish you all the best for the future!
3.0
Nov 20, 2024

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

pay, hours, car, events, training

Cons

mgmt, strat, time-off, hours, technical

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Solvay Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback! We’re glad to hear that you appreciate the positive aspects, such as pay, working hours, company car, events, and training opportunities. It’s always rewarding to know which areas are meeting your expectations. We also take note of the concerns you’ve raised regarding management, strategy, time-off, hours, and technical aspects. Your advice about focusing more on soft skills is particularly valuable, and we’ll consider it as we strive to improve and address these areas. Your feedback is essential in helping us grow and create a better experience for everyone. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts!
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