Novelis reviews

This company treats employees as though they are consumable parts. After not paying a bonus in FY13 due to missing the EBITDA threshold by 1% (arguably the direct result of Phil Marten's (CEO) decision to go live on SAP too early and not listen to his project team), they treated the few employees who haven't left with a whooping 2.5% merit increase for FY14. And while Phil stated that no bonus would be paid in FY13 this is a half truth. He left out the fact that je and other members of senior management receive LTIP which is essentially a bonus. It is a shame as at one point in time this company had genuine talent. I question the intelligence of anyone who still works there after being continually slapped in the face by Phil.

Little communication of strategy, therefore little buy in or proactive support from lower management and staff. Management reacts but is not proactive or positive of change, even if change is helping the company. Continuity of objectives and projects often tied to individual senior managers - if they change positions the old projects just die. Generally poor implementation of projects. Lack of a discussion and improvement culture.