Yara reviews

3.9

78% would recommend to a friend

(541 total reviews)

Svein Tore Holsether

73% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

Yara has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 541 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Yara 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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541 reviews
5.0
Aug 2, 2025

Help save the world

Recommend
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Pros

Great purpose and vision (feed the world and protect the planet) Highly international, but with a Norwegian domiciled HQ and subsequent culture Good opportunities for top talent across a range of functions, sub industries, and management levels

Cons

Ideally have to know Norwegian to truly excel at head office (but less so then other Norwegian domiciled semi-state owned companies) Sensitive to industry macro fluctuations (ie global fertilizer and raw material prices), with cost disadvantage on current production portfolio compared to other players

4.0
Aug 1, 2025

Good company, very corporate

Recommend
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Pros

Yara EBS is a great workplace that values a strong corporate culture. The environment is highly structured, with clear procedures and defined steps, which supports consistency and efficiency. It’s a truly international and inclusive company, offering good benefits and a wide range of activities. A solid choice for those who appreciate organization and diversity in the workplace.

Cons

However, it can feel a bit too corporate at times. Driving change is often difficult due to rigid structures and a lack of clarity around reporting lines. Some leadership was not particularly strong and communication about the actual performance of local offices or the real business challenges was limited. Most internal communication remains very high-level, with little transparency or opportunity for influence at the ground level.

4.0
Jul 30, 2025

Great company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Very flexible company regarding working hours and work/life balance - Good opportunities in diverse areas

Cons

- Currently going through cost-cutting initiatives which hinder new projects - Slow decision-making, lack of investment in technology

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