Unilever Reviews

A lot of political infighting between senior managers. A lot of bullying. Scientists are treated with contempt (one senior manager told us we shouldn't expect a good salary because we're scientist and just enjoy what we're doing): you will not get any promotion for being a good scientist, only for saying "yes" to the right person, never questioning what you're told to do (even if it makes no sense for a research project) and playing the political game (i.e. getting your manager a promotion).

‘Productivity strategy’ which has no real strategy behind it, letting go thousands of people in a really short amount of time with no solid plan behind it. Very short sighted view from CEO and shareholders who seem to be more interesting in short term financial wins and less about what used to be important to the company - sustainability and the people! Everyone I speak to at the company says this is the worst it has ever been to work here and the energy and passion has gone.