Great company to gain experience, but a horrible place to work at with poor management. - Anonymous employee Novelis Employee Review

1.0
Oct 18, 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good pay, Nice environment at HQ. That's about it.

Cons

Horrible corporate politics/structure, company makes bad business decisions without contacting other departments to see how their decision will impact their departments. Took on position with hopes of growing within company, but that was not the real case. Too many contractors and not enough headcount positions lead to a stressful job. Not enough recognition, too much favoritism to given to "friends" coming in off the streets for a job. Did my great contribution to the company and for the position, but in the end, I got the shaft for not growing within the company. Very disappointed, and I do not recommend working here. Employees/contractors seem to be very disposable here and do not receive fair notice of termination/assignment ending.

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Pros

The strongest part of Novelis is the people at the working level. There are a lot of smart, capable, and genuinely friendly employees across the business who are willing to collaborate and help each other succeed in a challenging environment. The company also offers a relatively flexible hybrid work policy compared to many industrial/manufacturing organizations, which helps with work-life balance. Benefits are generally competitive and above average for the industry.

Cons

The employee experience has become increasingly difficult due to constant reorganizations, unclear ownership structures, and growing pressure to deliver more work with fewer resources. High performers are often rewarded with additional responsibilities without meaningful increases in compensation, title progression, or organizational support. Many functions operate in a constant state of firefighting, with priorities regularly shifting based on operational issues or leadership changes. There is also a disconnect between leadership messaging and the day-to-day experience for employees. Collaboration and empowerment are emphasized, but decision-making often feels centralized and reactive. Career progression can feel inconsistent and heavily dependent on timing, politics, or leadership turnover rather than performance alone. Morale across the organization has suffered as workloads have increased while teams remain lean. Employees are frequently expected to absorb responsibilities outside of their original scope, and strategic or long-term thinking often takes a back seat to immediate operational pressures.

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