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    Unilever Reviews

    Updated 16 July 2018
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    • "cksichtigung der work life balance" (in 194 reviews)

    • "As you might expect for a company this size, decision making process very slow which can be very frustrating" (in 105 reviews)

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    1. Featured Review

      Helpful (1)

      "Great Company"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Englewood Cliffs, NJ (US)
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Englewood Cliffs, NJ (US)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Unilever full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Flexible Working Environment (if you need to work from home in the middle of the week to go to the doctor for example, it's fine). As long as you get your work done, people don't tend to care when you leave the office etc.

      Easy access from NYC with use of company shuttle (you pay for it but it's minimal)

      Company truly believes and lives it's motto around purpose and sustainability

      Ability to work across multiple categories

      Top notch research and data capabilities. Although there are a lot of processes, there is a rarely a function or job that doesn't have built in tools to help you succeed

      Cons

      Pay growth year of year is minimal. Only way to get a good salary increase is to get promoted and this can be hard moving up levels depending on what stage of the year the company is in.

      Advice to Management

      Although you need to focus on hitting your Wall Street numbers (especially post Kraft-Heinz), refocus back on the long term with people management. Especially when you look to delay promotions around times of profit crunches.

      Unilever Response

      22 May 2018 – Global Talent Specialist

      Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review of your experience at Unilever so far. It's great to see that you highlight flexible working and a culture of sustainability and purpose... More

    2. "Assistant Brand Manager"

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      Current Employee - Assistant Brand Manager in London, England
      Current Employee - Assistant Brand Manager in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Unilever full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great people, great products, great responsibilities.

      Cons

      There are quite a lot of processess.

      Unilever Response

      30 May 2018 – Employer Brand Specialist

      Thanks for taking the time to leave a review about your experience of Unilever.

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    3. "Fun but don't stay too long"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Unilever full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Good team of talented people with years of experience. Opportunity to work and learn from technical people with very focused roles.

      Cons

      Limited opportunities to try new things or develop. Very poor pay progression in UK - even for high performers and at a time when the company still makes huge profits.

      Advice to Management

      Safety organisation needs a refresh.

      Unilever Response

      13 Jul 2018 – Employer Brand Specialist

      Thanks for taking time to let us know about your role at Unilever.

    4. "Good"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      Pros

      Culture is really really good, you colleagues

      Cons

      Pay is pretty bad, heavy restructuring

      Unilever Response

      9 Jul 2018 – Employer Brand Specialist

      Thanks for your review on your experience of Unilever.

    5. "Brand Manager"

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      Current Employee - Brand Manager in London, England
      Current Employee - Brand Manager in London, England
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Unilever full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Great culture, agile working, international mindset and opportunities

      Cons

      Lenghty decision making, re-structuring every couple of years

      Unilever Response

      29 Jun 2018 – Employer Brand Specialist

      Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your experience of Unilever.

    6. "Cut throat and discriminatory"

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      Former Employee - Senior Project Manager in London, England
      Former Employee - Senior Project Manager in London, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Unilever full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Benefits are ok. Chance to travel.

      Cons

      No longer treat employees as long term investment. Senior management would set own grandmothers to secure their roles and bonuses.

      Advice to Management

      Bring back the human element and Lord Lever's ideals of treating employees with compassion.

      Unilever Response

      13 Jul 2018 – Employer Brand Specialist

      Thank you for leaving a review. Your feedback is helpful and we will ensure it is given to the respective teams.

    7. "Not for mid career recruits"

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      Current Employee - Senior Finance Business Partner in London, England
      Current Employee - Senior Finance Business Partner in London, England
      Doesn't Recommend
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Unilever full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Very flexible
      Support those that start as graduates
      Opportunities for travel

      Cons

      No structure or opportunities for mid career recruits
      Lower than market salary

      Advice to Management

      Invest in people

      Unilever Response

      13 Jul 2018 – Employer Brand Specialist

      Thanks for your review. We request that you also share your feedback with your Line Manager.

    8. "Great company, with global opportunity"

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      Current Employee - Global Sales Manager in London, England
      Current Employee - Global Sales Manager in London, England
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Unilever full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      Huge portfolio of amazing brands, strong leadership and vision of how to win. Reasonable benefits. Good work/life balance

      Cons

      Slow to get things done and high on internal politics.

      Unilever Response

      25 Jun 2018 – Employer Brand Specialist

      Thank you for your feedback and your contribution at Unilever.

    9. "Empowerment and Trust"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Unilever full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      A lot of trust in employees to solve challenges. They empower them. Celebrate Diversity

      Cons

      Work life balance can get impacted

      Advice to Management

      Listen more to junior levels more

      Unilever Response

      18 Jun 2018 – Employer Brand Specialist

      Thanks for your review and feedback.

    10. Helpful (1)

      "Trading on an old name"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Unilever full-time

      Pros

      Well known brand, good sustainability credentials within fmcg

      Cons

      Too slow, can’t innovate, brands aging, political and hierarchical, risk averse, bad location

      Unilever Response

      27 Jun 2018 – Employer Brand Specialist

      Thank you for your comments and all the best in your future role.

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