Croda reviews

3.7

74% would recommend to a friend

(278 total reviews)
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Steve Foots

79% approve of CEO

49% positive business outlook

Croda has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 278 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Croda 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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278 reviews
1.0
Apr 13, 2026

MNC label, SME mentality

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The only real advantage is work-life balance—and that’s mainly because no one really cares. Beyond that, there’s little to highlight.

Cons

The “family culture” is just an excuse for inefficiency and favoritism. Long-serving employees have disproportionate influence, while management turns a blind eye to their unconstructive and sometimes nonsensical input. This results in slow progress, low accountability, and a workplace where people are more focused on drawing a salary than doing actual work.

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