Rohm and Haas Reviews in Spring House, PA

Pros

Company was a good place to work when it was still R&H. Fair to employees and many bright and dedicated co-workers.

Cons

Left when the company was bought out by Dow. Friends who remain do not seem quite as positive about how they are being treated by Dow.

Advice to Senior Management

Former R&H workers who remain after the take over should be valued by new management. After a period of adjustment, they will make valuable contributions to the success of Dow.

Pros

Response depends on the business unit. The powder group was fast paced with lots of opportunity to grow and succeed. Less degree oriented and more "show me the results" to gain the promotion or position. Great supportive team to work with.

Cons

Work/life balance could be non-existant if you are not careful. Not easy to move from one business unit to another,

Advice to Senior Management

Go Dow .. or Akzo I mean. In the transition to Akzo keep the employees encouraged, well informed, and recognized for their contributions and successes, no matter how small they may seem.

Pros

We have a relatively flexible schedule including summer flex time, average pay in the industry and similar benefits. Rohm and Haas is a pretty reputable company.

Cons

There is lacking leadership training and professional development internally. The good ol' boys' network is very strong, and its incredibly difficult to be different. Too much red tape to be very innovative. And then there's the possible merger or sale to Dow Chemical looming in Q1 2009.

Advice to Senior Management

I would suggest they be more fair person to person... get rid of old boys' network and value diversity more than they do.