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3.8

74% would recommend to a friend

(1487 total reviews)

President and Chief Executive Officer Michele Buck

Michele Buck

87% approve of CEO

Ratings by category

3.9

Culture and Values

3.9

Compensation and Benefits

3.8

Diversity and Inclusion

3.5

Career Opportunities

3.5

Work/Life Balance

3.5

Senior Management

Ratings distribution

5 stars

31%

4 stars

32%

3 stars

21%

2 stars

9%

1 star

7%

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Pros
  • "Good Benefits at this company(in 122 reviews)
  • "Great people that are very committed to the company.(in 121 reviews)
  • "Pay is good and higher than many on PA.(in 93 reviews)
  • "Great history and culture and legacy(in 54 reviews)
  • "The teams are great and very win together/lose together mindset.(in 23 reviews)
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Updated 5 Dec 2023

    1. 1.0
      22 Sept 2023
      Marketing
      Former Employee, more than 1 year
      London, England
      Recommend
      CEO Approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good company brand name to work for. Great, exciting products. Located in London..

      Cons

      The startup ethos and mentality manifest in a dynamic environment marked by frequent fluctuations in communication and role expectations, with the noticeable presence of favoritism. The implementation of policies and regulations often appears to hinge on the personal preferences of managers, including specific ethnic affiliations, rather than the quality of work delivered. While there is an emphasis on fostering a workplace akin to the global reputation of Hershey, the regional experience does not align with such aspirations. In light of these observations, I would not recommend working here. It is imperative to embrace diverse perspectives and innovative thinking to maintain progressiveness and stay ahead of the curve. Despite the rhetoric of encouraging employees to speak up, the company's agility and receptiveness to feedback from its workforce appear to be lacking.

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      1. 1.0
        12 Oct 2023
        Buyer
        Current Employee, less than 1 year
        London, England
        Recommend
        CEO Approval
        Business Outlook

        Pros

        Good pay, and you can get away with anything.

        Cons

        The office environment in the UK is what can be described as bizarre. People are in positions with no qualifications, experience or even internal performance - some event got promoted for failure They're living off the brand name that's been built across the globe, the major business processes in the UK are outsourced so I have no idea what they've been doing for the last decade. My role was to implement improvement, which I did (the seasonal items would not have been commerically viable if I wasnt there), but that was frowned by some senior people in the UK team who did not want their positions to be questioned, as once I got the support from the team in the USA and Asia, I was basically bullied and blamed upon situations in which I had no input and what got eventually apologized. My manager was based in the USA who also had no experience or understanding of how my role was benefiting the business, so the undermining and questioning when I exceeded my goals was a shock, but understanding due to the backstabbing nature in which she/him needed worked to ensure that their involvement in the UK/EU clique was appreciated. I worked with a few very good and talented people, including someone in my team who was brilliant, but I don't think the culture will change until a complete reform of the UK business will happen. I also saw some bullying to another colleague who did nothing wrong but unfortunately got released despite her not doing any wrong doing, which I think There's a lot of horrendous things i can go in to which I'm happy to share, but as the dust has settled and I'm thriving in my new role, I won't unless asked. I have a whole book on my experience from day one,

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        1. 3.0
          19 Nov 2020
          Waiter/Waitress
          Former Employee
          Tetbury, England
          Recommend
          CEO Approval
          Business Outlook

          Pros

          Because its friendly and the environment is lovely

          Cons

          Its tiring and sometimes the staff is not as friendly as you would like to

          1. 2.0
            19 Feb 2021
            Administrative Assistant
            Former Employee, more than 1 year
            Recommend
            CEO Approval
            Business Outlook

            Pros

            Great company to work for

            Cons

            No cons to give for company

            1. 1.0
              16 Jun 2020
              Administrative
              Former Employee, more than 1 year
              London, England
              Recommend
              CEO Approval
              Business Outlook

              Pros

              do not work there... slave treatment and racism and abuse

              Cons

              racism and abuse and mental abuse

              3
              1. 5.0
                28 Nov 2023
                Supply Chain Co-Op
                Former Employee, less than 1 year
                Hershey, PA
                Recommend
                CEO Approval
                Business Outlook

                Pros

                Great company culture, work environment, and surrounding area. Easy to connect with anyone in the company and had a great network of managers and cross functional mentor programs.

                Cons

                At the time not many people still came into the office; but not necessarily a con for everybody.

                1. 5.0
                  29 Nov 2023
                  Territory Sales Manager
                  Current Employee
                  Birmingham, AL
                  Recommend
                  CEO Approval
                  Business Outlook

                  Pros

                  The Hershey Company is a great company. The job is very flexible, and work life balance is great!

                  Cons

                  Lots of driving, pay could be better

                  1. 3.0
                    5 Dec 2023
                    Specialist
                    Current Employee
                    Recommend
                    CEO Approval
                    Business Outlook

                    Pros

                    - Great people and work culture

                    Cons

                    - Work Life Balance, OT

                    1. 4.0
                      30 Nov 2023
                      IT Specialist
                      Current Employee, more than 3 years
                      Fort Wayne, IN
                      Recommend
                      CEO Approval
                      Business Outlook

                      Pros

                      Great IT people to work with. Very nice and helpful.

                      Cons

                      When something is needed to be done right now to save money it can take days to get something completed because the company is so large.

                      1. 1.0
                        11 Nov 2023
                        Material Handler
                        Former Employee, less than 1 year
                        Memphis, TN
                        Recommend
                        CEO Approval
                        Business Outlook

                        Pros

                        Great health insurance for yourself.

                        Cons

                        They send you home if there’s no work, which is often. Your paycheck is not consistent on the 12 hr shift. You have to beg for overtime to make it up. About 70% of the staff is related in some way. There is no conflict resolution. People have been known to fight in the parking lot. Management is lacking and will hold you back from moving up or even to a different department. The machines are breaking down every day. I’ve had to pick up a 2nd job to compensate.

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                      The Hershey Company has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 1,866 reviews left anonymously by employees. 74% of employees would recommend working at The Hershey Company to a friend and 69% have a positive outlook for the business. This rating has decreased by -1% over the last 12 months.

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                      74% of The Hershey Company employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews. Employees also rated The Hershey Company 3.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

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