Objective Review about jobs and pays - ISC Supply Chain Specialist Dow Employee Review

2.0
Jan 12, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- The company values work-life balance - Supportive of Employee Resource Groups (ERG) - Has ambitious plans - Large, international company with colleagues worldwide - Can be a good fit for those who want to grow slowly within the company - Employees may develop a strong sense of loyalty to the company over time and actively work to improve it

Cons

- direction is unclear - word ethics is unknown - Very inert and reactive environment - It may be worth considering alternative opportunities or working as a service provider for the company rather than an employee -The company appears to prioritize hiring young graduates for operational roles and may not retain employees for long periods of time -The company is driven by american core values and is sensitive to stock prices, leading to fast and unclear changes in direction. They spend a lot on vendors but consistently reduce cost per headcount -Leadership is heavily focused on vertical structure with a reactive approach, but they are people-oriented -The company is not known to take good care of its employees, with salaries below average, a questionable 30% ruling policy, limited benefits, no bonuses, low merit increases, and minimal salary raises during promotions -Responsibilities may not match job descriptions and tools provided may be outdated and inadequate - It is advised to be cautious in sharing thoughts, opinions, and ideas

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5.0
Jul 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good work life balance and was very positive

Cons

always on call for any plant

2.0
Mar 22, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Safety culture, flexibility (although less and less over time). Good health insurance and 401k match

Cons

Dow’s recent years illustrate the challenges of trying to simultaneously satisfy Wall Street’s demands for strong financial performance and aggressive DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) priorities. The company has heavily emphasized inclusion initiatives, including its openly gay CEO publicly sharing that coming out was one of the best days of his life in an internal communication, along with a notable increase in women appointed to senior leadership roles. Hiring practices reportedly require diverse candidate slates—including female candidates—and diverse interview panels before filling positions. These efforts, while well-intentioned, appear to have contributed to a series of questionable strategic decisions. Employees have borne the brunt through repeated rounds of layoffs (including significant cuts announced in recent years), minimal merit increases often in the 2-3% range, stalled promotions, and little turnover at the top levels of leadership. Senior executives seem insulated from the consequences, potentially overlooking how these factors—including their own leadership—may be central to the company’s ongoing struggles.

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