Large, Regimented, Cold and Soulless - Anonymous employee Henkel Employee Review

2.0
24 Aug 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great colleagues - highly professional and qualified, some areas of the org. are efficiently run.

Cons

Very regimented organization insistent on internal communications as well as every site worldwide having similar look & feel. Like many large orgs they're hypocritical when it comes to employee satisfaction (don't walk the talk), at least within the division I supported, though I have been told it is different within other parts of the organization. I was laid off during restructuring after an acquisition which was poorly handled by the organization (i.e. lots of great talent let go without acknowledgement of service by the company). Overall, more focus on bottom line than on employee or customer satisfaction.

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Henkel Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions over the past year. We’re glad to hear that you value our pay, benefits, and the level of independence in your role. Creating a collaborative, respectful culture where employees feel supported is a top priority, and your comments around peer dynamics and communication will be shared with site leadership. We also appreciate your feedback on training; insights like yours help us identify where we can improve. Thank you again for your honest feedback. It's essential in helping us create a better experience for our teams. Best, Your Henkel HR Team
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