Evonik reviews

3.8

75% would recommend to a friend

(820 total reviews)
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Christian Kullmann

56% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Evonik has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 820 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Evonik employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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820 reviews
2.0
Sep 5, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary, benefits. Knowledgeable and supportive colleagues to work with on a local level.

Cons

Lack of local decision making authority, decisions made in Germany and mandated for other locations. Work/life balance is stated but not practiced. People are a number or email address and dispensable based on company performance. No real leadership, there are followers of others because of authority, not because of loyalty. If there is a true understanding of the company it is easy to determine that the daily work does not support a meaningful cause.

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Evonik Response
4y
We apologize for the negative experience you had at Evonik. While it is true that Evonik is headquartered in Germany, our North American Leadership Team makes strategic decisions that benefit us in the region as well as globally. Our goal is that all our employees feel valued, appreciated, and have a good work-life balance. Thank you for your insight, and if you would like to provide further details about your personal experience at Evonik, please contact employerbranding@evonik.com.
4.0
Aug 16, 2023

Great Opportunities For Those Who Put In the Work

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The products we make are innovative, special, and commercially viable. I never really worry about our product portfolio or our business outlook. There really are a lot of opportunities in this company; in different job roles and locations. If you are good at what you do and stand out for the right reasons, you will be noticed. The company is taking strides to adapt the company culture to current social issues. Before, it felt old fashioned.

Cons

Your experience is heavily influenced by who your manager and direct teammates are. I see that we do good things in the company, but it's in pockets. We say we offer tools to managers to share with employees, but many managers don't do it, don't prioritize it, or don't know how to respond to their employees' needs. This results in an inconsistent experience. I find that many people struggle to effectively advocate for themselves, which is a necessary skill here. People aren't going to show up and offer you a promotion out of nowhere, you have to put in the work, do a good job, network, look for opportunities, and ask. And if you're trying to move to a job outside your immediate sphere of influence, then you need to find an internal advocate to magnify your voice.

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Evonik Response
2y
Thank you for your feedback. We are very pleased that you have a positive perception of Evonik.
1.0
Nov 20, 2021

AVOID AT ALL COST!

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

No pros. Pay was decent

Cons

Would give management a negative - 10 stars. Avoid at all cost. Management I dealt with very prejudice. When issues were brought to the attention of HR they advised nothing they can do. Raises given based upon who you hand out with and go drinking with, not based upon ability. If you are not willing to sell your sole to the god of Evonik they will do all they can to make your work life a nightmare.

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Evonik Response
4y
Thank you for your feedback. It is disappointing to hear that you didn’t have a positive experience at Evonik. Compensation and increases at Evonik are based on merit and performance standards. In addition, Evonik is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not tolerate discrimination. Our company leadership has been notified of your concerns, and we encourage you to contact us directly with more details about your work experience at employerbranding@evonik.com.
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