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Sensient Technologies

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Uptight and Top Down - Anonymous employee Sensient Technologies Employee Review

2.0
4 May 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

They are willing to pay for quality talent or what they refer to as A players. You can some times get out of there after only 9 or 10 hours a day.

Cons

Management in a publicly traded company is unbelievably nepotistic. Sensient's CEO and his predecessor-father are both ex-Navy. The company is run very much like a ship with every person reporting directly up the line with specific jobs to do. Matrix management is eschewed to the point of high level execs having to do clerical work because they don't share staff. The dress code at the corporate office is suit and tie/dress and hosiery every day. Work life balance is challenged as the demands are great on each and every employee. I worked with two other professionals and we had a bet to see who could get out first. Glad to say that I won.

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5.0
10 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

There is a strong in-office culture with great people who are eager to help one another succeed. Business continues to boom with new developments and provides opportunities across a wide variety of roles for internal promotions. As a leader in the industry, it is easy to stand behind the products made at Sensient and allows for great confidence in what we create.

Cons

The company has a fairly strict policy on working in-office and enforces a business professional dress code, which can be limiting in daily flexibility but does provide strong guidelines for seperating work and personal life.

5.0
2 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Customer-focused, results-oriented, high integrity organization that produces and sells exciting products in global markets. Sensient may not be a household name, but its products are probably in your home, as part of your favorite food and personal care products. This is a company that values and rewards individuals who work hard and help grow the business. A strong focus on coaching and development ensures motivated employees have a path to career growth and fulfillment.

Cons

This is a con only depending on what you are looking for: You can't hide here. This is not the organization for you if you prefer to work M/F from home (Company has always been 5 days in office), or you want a casual work environment. However, if you like a challenge, you have high goals for yourself, and you thrive on showing up, doing your best work, and getting rewarded for your results, you will love it at Sensient.

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