Unilever reviews

4.0

79% would recommend to a friend

(11,401 total reviews)

Hein Schumacher

66% 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
3.0
Apr 26, 2013

Needs some work

Recommend
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Pros

The people are great to work with and working on personal care brands is fulfilling

Cons

The forced processes for end of year evaluations end up negatively impacting some people who do not deserve it. Promotions tend to be given based on who you know and popularity rather than merit.

4.0
Jan 31, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Unilever is an ethical company that strives to treat its employees well, at least in comparison to companies of similar size. It also understands the benefits of giving back to the surrounding communities and involves it's employees in its community service projects. Unilever respects the Work/Life balance of employees and offers flexible work arrangements, enabling employees to give their best without sacrificing their personal lives.

Cons

Unilever needs to better educate its management in skills related to employee development, and leadership abilities. It's difficult to gain a promotion without moving to another position under a new manager. There should be more emphasis on rewarding individuals who work above expectations and an established method for employees to recognize other employees for outstanding work.

3.0
May 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Compensation is the biggest pro. The second biggest pro is the brands you get to work on are great and often loved by consumers. You all have access to a lot of tools and resources.

Cons

Complete lack of culture is the biggest con of that is something that is important to you, it boils down to who is on your team. Second biggest con is the organizational mess from all the re-orgs and typical corporate bs. Last is there is very little room for promotional growth or clear career paths.

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