Unilever reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(11,401 total reviews)

Hein Schumacher

65% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Unilever has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 11,401 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 Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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11K reviews
4.0
Dec 1, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Paul Poleman and uslp goals. Sustainability initiatives and global goals. Great brand teams like Ben and Jerry's, if you can get to them.

Cons

Uflp program is horribly run. Great program on paper, but people are miserable. High expectations without enough focus on development.

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Unilever Response
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Hi. Thank you very much for leaving a review of your current role. We appreciate the feedback - it's great to see you mention both the sustainability initiatives we employ and the successful brand teams. We'll ensure your comments around UFLP are passed on to the team. Our best wishes are with you for 2016 and beyond.
1.0
Sep 14, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

People are great- some of the best i've ever had the pleasure of working with.

Cons

Absolutely decimated the employee compensation and benefits over the past 2yrs. Cut bonuses by 33%, annual raise will now be a flat 0%-1% regardless of performance, medical coverage is terrible and will cost you a fortune. Notorious for screwing the employee- not only do they charge you $200/month for your company car, but in 2015 a handful of employees did not have this fee deducted due to an HR error...they are going after the employee to pay back the fee rather than overlooking it since it was a Unilever issue. In May 2014 a huge reorg resulted in mass layoffs and a large number of demotions so the comany could cut costs...the 2 weeks later they announced a massive renovation to headquarters com,plete with electric car ports, a botanical garden, and many other bells and whistles......compliments of the employees who were let go....real classy Unilever.

1.0
Mar 14, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The pay and insurance is excellent and they buy your boots and uniforms for you. That is the where the pros END!

Cons

I was lured in with a false claim that forced overtime and working weekends was a rare thing. WRONG. I work overtime (forced) EVERY DAY. I work Every other weekend! If you want to work for this company, you had better have NO family, hobbies, need for sleep, or life other than work. I HATE this place with all my heart and soul! It has ruined my life! I am seeking a way out as quickly as possible. Before Unilever I was an artist and a performer. Now I am a nameless cog in their dying machine. I was unable to see my terminally ill Dad for the holidays. I am unable to perform the most basic self-maintenance. I am to the point where I want to be fired just so I can escape!

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