Abbott Lyon Reviews

2.1

23% would recommend to a friend

(18 total reviews)

18% positive business outlook

Abbott Lyon has an employee rating of 2.1 out of 5 stars, based on 18 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Abbott Lyon employee rating is 41% below average for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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18 reviews
1.0
4 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I sadly don't have any positives

Cons

Abbott Lyon is a mess of a company from the top to bottom. The senior management gate keep everything and squeeze the lower levels for everything possible. The team is stretched so thin and the exceptions are so high that you are set up to fail before you start any project. If you ask for help or explain your difficulties you are left feeling unsupported and belittled for even asking in the first place. Time lines are often outrageous and not do able. Teams on the front line some how pull together and make it all work and keep this company going.

Abbott Lyon Response
10h
Thanks for sharing your feedback. It's obviously disappointing to read that this was your experience. We know that growing a business isn't always straightforward, and there are times when the pace can feel demanding. That doesn't mean we stop listening though. Over the coming months we're putting a lot of focus into better planning, clearer priorities and making sure people have the support they need to do their best work. Thanks again for taking the time to leave a review. We genuinely wish you all the best in whatever comes next.
1.0
7 Apr 2026

I wouldn't advise working here

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

None that I can think of

Cons

Get told the company hasn't hit their target so you won't get the full bonus yet the directors took out millions of pounds in dividends(can be checked on the gov website as it's publicly available information, type "Abbott Lyon gov" in google and it comes up). Given the small amount of staff they wouldn't have had to dip into those millions much to pay everyone the full bonus.

Abbott Lyon Response
10h
Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We know our bonus scheme hasn't always been as clear as it could be. That's why we're refreshing it to give everyone a much better understanding of what the business needs to achieve, how bonuses are calculated and, importantly, how every individual can make an impact. Clear expectations and transparency are important to us, and we're looking forward to rolling out the updated approach. We wish you all the best for the future.
1.0
23 Mar 2026

Expect to be overworked and undervalued

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Monthly discount code for a free product.

Cons

I don't even know where to start with this review but i would never recommend working for this company. You will forever be overworked, stressed and never appreciated. They try to cover it up by giving you work 'treats' like pizza or goodie bags from other brands on days like International Women's Day but that will never make up for the toxic culture. The company relocated their whole business across the country and made 70% of their staff redundant. This core team was the strongest team they had with the strongest work ethicals, with minimal staff turn over. Now there is a new person starting or leaving every week. The office culture has become so nasty & clique. It's a predominately female environment and they hire men who are so misogynistic and talk down to all the women within the team and when it's flagged to senior leaders, its shrugged off and not handled. Management is a hot mess who never communicate vital information so you're always playing a guessing game or having to do a full 180 change at 5pm on a Friday. Basically if you aren't willing to suck up to senior management or get into a clique group and work 60+ hrs a week, then don't bother applying.

Abbott Lyon Response
10h
Thanks for taking the time to leave such detailed feedback. We're genuinely sorry to hear that you left with this view of the business. We've been through a huge amount of change over the last 18 months, and while change is never easy, we're focused on continuing to build a positive, supportive and inclusive culture where people feel listened to and valued. We know there's always more we can do, and we're continuing to invest in clearer ways of working, stronger leadership and a better overall employee experience. We wish you all the best in whatever comes next.
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