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"Work life balance is really good" (in 308 reviews)
"Real flexible working hours make work-life balance possible" (in 172 reviews)
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"Work life balance can be difficult during busy times of the year" (in 203 reviews)
"Long working hours and worklife imbalance" (in 98 reviews)
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"Amazing People and Purpose and an Awesome Place to Work!!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Unilever full-time (More than 5 years)
Pros
The list of reasons why Unilever is the best place to work is way too long. So below are just a few:
Purpose – UL realizes the value of people who have a purpose as much as our brands with a purpose.
People – the organization cares about their employees as much as they do customers and consumers. Also the people who work at UL are smart, nice and most importantly authentic.
Brands – It is really an awesome feeling to let people know you work for this amazing company Unilever, and “Oh by the way, they make Dove, Hellmann’s, Ben & Jerry’s”.
Flexibility – agile work environment. Being able to get your job done from wherever, whenever.
Empowerment – being encouraged to own and make decisions and knowing that the leaders have your back.
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With all large organization, process can get in the way of being able to get things done quickly. Unilever has done a tremendous job over the past few years of tackling this barrier by changing the way we work. This has removed a lot of the complexity which has allowed things to be done quicker and simpler.
Unilever 2017-10-06 07:21 PDT ![Unilever Logo]()
"Great company with purpose"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Unilever full-time
Pros
The people and social mission
Cons
Location in NJ is incovenenient commute
Unilever 2018-09-15 10:18 PDT![Unilever Logo]()
"Regional Manager"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Unilever full-time (More than a year)
Pros
The flexibility to work out of the home office
Cons
Can’t think of any cons
Advice to Management
Keep taking advice and or suggestions from sales people in the field in regards to improving relationships with customers.
Unilever 2018-09-13 10:39 PDT![Unilever Logo]()
"Great Culture and Flexibility"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Unilever full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Very flexible hours of working. Performance and objectives are more important than working hours. Great culture and environment.
Cons
Pays below competitors. Since you worked based on objectives and no based on time, you might end up working a lot of hours, depending on the area or position you are working.
Unilever 2018-09-13 21:33 PDT![Unilever Logo]()
"great comapny"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Unilever full-time
Pros
purpose , flexibility, agility and diversity
Cons
sometimes difficult environment, lack of resources and pressure
Advice to Management
should really embrace company's purpose
Unilever 2018-09-11 10:31 PDTHelpful (2)
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"Technical Operator II"
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I worked at Unilever full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Good pay, decent benefits, paid holidays
Cons
Could be understaffed from time to time. Management doesn't listen to employees and micro-manages way too much. Employees make it a tolerable place to work
Unilever 2018-09-21 07:42 PDT![Unilever Logo]()
"Lab technician"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOPros
Interview process was quick and easy. Job is exciting. Great overall company
Cons
The company is great. No cons
Advice to Management
Keep up the great work
Unilever 2018-09-06 14:32 PDT![Unilever Logo]()
"Customer Service"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookI worked at Unilever part-time (More than 10 years)
Pros
Great Benefits Great Cafeteria Company Store
Cons
Outsourced entire department to Canada and Florida
Unilever 2018-09-17 05:52 PDT![Unilever Logo]()
"Associate Brand Manager"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Unilever full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Great benefits; company and senior leadership commitment to corporate sustainability and being a purpose-led company; lots of professional development support.
Cons
slow to promote; churn created by corporate processes that are inefficient; HR team is hard to access and often makes mistakes.
Advice to Management
Increase employee salary to be more competitive and stop getting rid of VP and director positions to allow for more people to be promoted faster. Start hiring MBA interns again and recruiting from MBA programs.
Unilever 2018-09-02 09:12 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Strong Brands, Smart Leaders, but too much too fast"
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Doesn't RecommendNegative OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Unilever full-time
Pros
Great company to learn and develop at. Try to be at the forefront of innovation. Very smart people leading the business.
Cons
Constant change to respond to the environment, but never see the outcomes. High IQ leaders with low EQ. Diversity seems to be more of a marketing tool than truly embedded in the culture. Leadership only just beginning to reflect the consumer.
Advice to Management
Take the time to listen to your employee population. Walk the talk on diversity.
Unilever 2018-09-14 12:59 PDT
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Unilever Response
Oct 9, 2017 – The Talent Team
Hi. Thank you very much for providing such an insightful review of your time with us so far. It's great to see you mention a number of positives including our shared values, colleagues, brands and flexible working. We'll ensure your point around processes are passed on to the respective teams, but appreciate your note surrounding the changes put in place already. We wish you continued success and all the best.... MoreLess