Lely Reviews

3.6

66% would recommend to a friend

(52 total reviews)
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Alexander van der Lely

75% approve of CEO

52% positive business outlook

Lely has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 52 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Lely employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Agriculture industry (3.7 stars).

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52 reviews
1.0
11 Oct 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Well no good points I can think about, the food was nice but I rather eat a peanut butter sandwich while enjoying my work.

Cons

Well, this is the worst company I have worked for so far. Management do not know who they hire or who they fire. Personal is pressured to work harder harder harder and then they are fired. Then management realises they did wrong in fire all those people and then they start all over again. New personal needs to be trained and learn what the products are about, they need to work harder, harder, and they are fired again. A lot of personal have just left the company because the truly hate their boss, there is a constant atmosphere of hate, anxiety and people having arguments. You do not learn a lot here only that you do not want this. There is bad payment the financial position of the company is questionable

1.0
25 Jan 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

**Great Social Amenities: The campus has some really nice social facilities which make everyday work life more enjoyable. **Vacation Days: The vacation policy is quite generous, offering plenty of time off for personal activities and relaxation.

Cons

**Favoritism in Promotions: There's a noticeable trend of people being promoted quickly based on personal relationships rather than knowledge or experience. It's more about who you know, and this is even more clear when you see the same few people always having the manager's ear, while others' feedback gets overlooked. **Limited Feedback Perspectives: When it comes to feedback, it feels like the manager only listens to a couple of people. It's frustrating because it doesn't reflect what the whole team thinks. **Bias Against Non-Dutch Employees: If you're non-dutch employee, chances are you're not getting the same opportunities or treatment, which just isn't cool. **Firing People is Kinda Hobby: The way things are managed has led to a lot of people leaving or fired – we're talking more than 10 in just one year in the software development department only. **Need More Supportive Leadership: There's a real need for leaders who actually support and include everyone, especially those from diverse backgrounds. **Pay Could Be Better: The pay here is a bit on the low side, and what's worse is that raises seem to depend on whether you're in the manager's good books or not. It's a bit of a 'friends get more' situation. **No Free Lunches: Unlike some places, here employees have to pay for their own lunches.

3.0
14 Jul 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Amazing place to work when it comes to your daily experiences with your direct colleagues

Cons

Worst place in terms of political when it comes to top management and directors in product development.

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