Solvay reviews

4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(862 total reviews)
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Philippe KEHREN

93% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Solvay has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 862 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Solvay employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufacturing industry (3.5 stars).

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862 reviews
4.0
May 8, 2025

Good

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits very good and development also

Cons

Limited career opportunities for junior staff

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Solvay Response
1y
Thank you very much. Your advice and comments are very important to us. We highly value the innovation and growth of each team member. To support personal development, we have launched a referral bonus program benefiting over 9,000 employees and providing paid time off for caregiving or charitable activities. We sincerely appreciate your feedback on employee development. Your suggestions are very valuable to us. We will continue to strive for improvement and refinement to meet employees' expectations. We wish you a great professional success.
4.0
Apr 17, 2025

Work Review

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Exceptional working environment 13th month salary 16 weeks paternity leave (Fully Paid) Great benefits especially monetary bonuses Competitive Salary Great people Great culture

Cons

Too many meetings Too many hurdles to get approval to do even the smallest things Too many changes

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Solvay Response
1y
Thank you for your comment! Throughout our 160 years in the chemical industry, we have been committed to keeping up with industry trends, ensuring our team members receive salaries above industry standards. Alongside competitive fixed salaries, we have introduced tailored bonus schemes and offer annual pay raises. We sincerely appreciate your feedback. Your insights are important to us, and we will use them to optimize our allocation policies internally. Your daily commitment is greatly appreciated. Kindest regards.
4.0
Apr 9, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Flexibility, coworkers, salary, bonus and stability

Cons

Big company, sometimes you don't have so much decision influence

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Solvay Response
1y
We thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your contribution. We make sure every team member feels supported, valued, and recognized throughout their journey with us. Great performance begins with financial peace of mind. That’s why our compensation exceeds market standards, allowing you to focus on what you do best. We apologize for any negative Management experiences you may have had. At Solvay, we focus on creating a space where every voice enriches our future, which comes to life thanks to Pulse Survey and Leadership training. We will thoroughly review the issues raised and take measures to prevent any recurrence. We value your work and wish you all the best at Solvay.
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