Solvay reviews

4.1

79% would recommend to a friend

(197 total reviews)
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Philippe KEHREN

93% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

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4.0
Feb 1, 2025

Nice place to work

Recommend
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Pros

Nice working environment. Benefits. Salary is average.

Cons

Limited growth opportunities. Constant changes in the structure.

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Solvay Response
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Thank you for your feedback. We greatly appreciate your contribution. At Solvay, we believe that optimizing the working environment for our employees and fostering a collaborative atmosphere is crucial. This is why we have established a Workers Committee to ensure that every employee's voice is seen, heard, valued, and acted upon. Enhancing employee well-being is at the core of our mission. This commitment led us to create the 'Solvay Cares' program, which is designed to meet the basic living needs of all our employees while taking regional differences and inflation rates into account. We sincerely appreciate your feedback on employee development. Your suggestions are invaluable to us, and we will continue to strive for improvement and refinement to meet employees' expectations. Your growth is our growth. We apologize for any negative communication experiences you may have had. At Solvay, we prioritize effective communication and support within our teams. We advocate for an environment where both professional and personal concerns are addressed openly. Rest assured, we will review the issues raised and take measures to prevent recurrence. We value your work and wish you all the best at Solvay
1.0
Jan 28, 2025

morally questionable

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Unlimited PTO, salary ok, people ok

Cons

Management lost connection to team

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Solvay Response
1y
Thank you. Your feedback is very important to us and helps us make Solvay a better place to work. At the core of our mission is enhancing employee well-being. This led us to create our 'Solvay Cares' program, designed to meet the basic living needs of all employees, considering regional differences and inflation rates. We apologize for any negative communication experiences you may have had. At Solvay, we prioritize communication and support within our teams, advocating for an environment where both professional and personal concerns are addressed openly. We will review the issues raised and take measures to prevent recurrence. We thank you for your time at Solvay and wish you every success for the future.
5.0
Dec 29, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Real sustainable culture, not greenwashing Collaborative environment Engineering challenges Diversity recruitment actions Experienced leadership Relevant Training Strong safety culture

Cons

High turnover in operational jobs Salary under market in operational jobs Lack of career plan Change resistance in operational staff Weak knowledge management

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Solvay Response
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Thank you very much. The advice and comments of our people are very important to us. Career development is fundamental to us. With a legacy of 160 years in the chemical industry, we understand how to effectively guide employees to discover their potential and develop their capabilities. Thus, we have established the Solvay Academy to provide employees with a digital career coaching platform and language training platform to support their personal development. Create your own path: you will find what you need to chart your own course and potentially even take on a leadership role, with the resources and support to turn possibilities into achievements. You are the architect of your journey, and we are here to support you every step of the way. Thank you for your contribution and nice continuation with us!
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