Negative environment- do not recommend - Anonymous employee Univar Solutions Employee Review

1.0
15 Feb 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-Good experience for entry-level or temporary contract -You can get exposure to a lot of different areas if you put in the effort -It's a very interesting industry if you're interested in science and chemistry -Sometimes they'll take out employees for lunch or coffee, but they stopped doing that after budget was tightened

Cons

-Very unsafe, unfriendly, and toxic environment -Unsafe environment for females because male-dominated company -Lots of firings, unexpected let-gos, people quitting, replacing full time employees with temps, people disappearing and no real reasons are given -"No reference policy": if they give a reference letter, it will only have your original job description from when you started (no special projects or extra duties you took on), it's very difficult to get any kind of reference from management even if they admit your work was good -Management does not try to make professional relationships with employees

avatar
Univar Solutions Response
7y
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. While we are disappointed to hear of your experience, we truly value diversity in the workplace and in addition to launching our new Univar Solutions Values, our actions are also guided by our Code of Conduct. We are proud that across our regions, there are employee resource groups and specific programming focused on the growth and development of women at Univar Solutions.

Explore other reviews about Univar Solutions

5.0
3 Feb 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I enjoyed the job very stable and friendly people

Cons

A little outdated tech systems but doable

2.0
26 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Exposure to large, high-value accounts and complex operational challenges. The role builds resilience quickly and provides strong experience in account management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. There is a high level of ownership in day-to-day responsibilities, which can accelerate skill development for those who are self-driven.

Cons

Since the acquisition by Apollo, the work environment has noticeably declined. While new processes were introduced, leadership often did not take the time to fully understand or follow them, creating confusion and inconsistency across teams. Employees who raised questions or tried to improve processes were not always received positively, which discouraged feedback and innovation. There is also a lack of alignment between departments, leading to inefficiencies, miscommunication, and added pressure on employees managing critical accounts. Workloads are frequently excessive without adequate support, contributing to burnout and turnover. Compensation does not consistently reflect the level of responsibility and workload expected, which further impacts morale and retention. Overall, the organization feels reactive rather than structured, and direction has become increasingly unclear.

2
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All