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      4.0

      80% would recommend to a friend

      (11,369 total reviews)

      Hein Schumacher

      66% approve of CEO

      64% positive business outlook

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      4.2

      Diversity & inclusion

      4.0

      Culture & values

      3.8

      Compensation and benefits

      3.7

      Work/Life balance

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.4

      Senior management

      Unilever has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 11,369 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Unilever 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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      11K reviews
      2.0
      Sep 22, 2008

      Start your marketing career here, learn what you can and LEAVE after 1.5 yrs and work for a good company with better pay

      Brand manager
      Recommend
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      Pros

      they used spend a ton on training and development. when employees start, they attend a three week course spreadout over the year in new york. It teaches you the fundamentals of marketing and you learn from some very bright people. Unilever has a traditional approach to marketing that gives you a solid foundation for your career. I'd highly recommend someone out of school working here or someone with an interest in marketing with no skills. However, leave after a few years because the balance at work is non existent and you can get way better paying jobs, better career progression elsewhere.

      Cons

      poor worklife balance in marketing, lack of recognition, senior management always a step behind the competition

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      Unilever Response
      8y
      Hi. Thank you for your review and feedback - it's great to get an insight of your time with us. We appreciate your positive comments around the training on offer and the experience individuals can gain from a role with Unilever. We'll ensure your points on work life balance and recognition are passed on to the respective teams. We hope your current role is proving successful and wish you all the best.
      4.0
      Sep 11, 2008

      It's a good company, especially for the area, but still has some work to be done.

      Scientist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Unilever tries to make it a good company to work for. They have a good basis when it comes to community outreach and volunteering. They do several days that are not counted towards vacation etc. as company, and also have an additional policy that allows you to take 3 days volunteering for an outside organization. Overall I really like working here. They are working towards encouraging cross-training and really putting people where they will do best. But, at the same time they are a company out to make money. Most of the time it's high stress, and goal orientated. One of the key sayings is that If Unilever only knew what Unilever knows.

      Cons

      At the same time they are a company out to make money. Most of the time it's high stress, and goal orientated. Many people feel guilty going home on time, and work from home to compensate. One of the key sayings is that If Unilever only knew what Unilever knows. They are new at working as a global company so working on communication is a constant. There are groups of peolple who don't do their job, leave early,. come in late etc, and that is allowed. It's frustrating to the people who carry the load and put in the effort.

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      Unilever Response
      8y
      Hi. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review of your current role with us. It’s really pleasing to see that you highlight a number of positives, including the opportunity to volunteer and use your time for outside causes. We’ll ensure your points around stress and communication are passed on to the respective teams. We wish you all the best and continued success at Unilever.
      4.0
      Sep 8, 2008

      well I like it anyway ...!

      It manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I love the culture - it is delivery focused wihtout losing the personal touch. The cmapus has been redeveloped in 2008 and it is really excellent - bright, open and helps to create an environment where I can interact with my colleagues and friends. One of the reasons I joined Unilever was the brands - everything from Dove to Hellmanns, Ben & Jerry to Bertolli - seeing brands you work with day in day out on the shelves is a ral buzz!

      Cons

      Unilever? Not many downsides - the biggest one is the industry we are in CPG is a VERY tight sector so think most of the companies are similar.

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      Unilever Response
      8y
      Hi. Thank you for your review - we really appreciate the insight. It's great to see you mention the culture and the brands as particular positives of your time with us so far. We wish you all the best and continued success throughout 2018.
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