Many transitions - Anonymous employee Solenis Employee Review

2.0
May 18, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Solenis (previously Ashland Water Technologies and Hercules before that) is a market leader in functional paper chemicals so the company is positioned to have longevity.

Cons

There have been a number of leadership changes in a short period of time, first within Ashland Water Technologies and now to Solenis. There is little direction or support from HR for career development, you have to make your own way and often with no support.

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Cons

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Pros

Paycheck, decent (Though expensive) insurance and good PTO (If you can take it). Coworkers and technicians are exceptional.

Cons

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