Potential for better but lagging behind - Anonymous employee UPM-Kymmene Employee Review

2.0
Jun 9, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Quite a large company, so interesting projects and tasks are available. There seems to be an aim to modify the culture towards a more engaging and empowering one, but there needs to be a lot of change to achieve that.

Cons

Very hierarchical structure, top-down management and lack of leadership skills in team leaders. A culture that highlights the individual, not the team, creates negative competition between colleagues and causes people to guard their knowledge rather than share it. Lack of transparency in terms of compensation. There is an expectation that one should know everything from the get-go, rather than learn by doing and with the support of their leaders/organization.

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5.0
Apr 15, 2024
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Pros

Good pay and flexible on time off. Great benefits and retirement.

Cons

It is a paper manufacturer that makes paper for printing which is a tough and shrinking business.

2.0
Jul 2, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Teams in North America are the hardest working individuals. They have incredible talent and are extremely supportive.

Cons

Every part of UPM is controlled and ran by management in Europe. This means that the teams in other regions are stifled, siloed, and become stagnant. This alienates innovation and process improvement, perpetuating an atmosphere where talent cannot be maintained or grow.

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