Solvay Reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(861 total reviews)
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Philippe KEHREN

93% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

Solvay has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 861 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good 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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861 reviews
5.0
2 Nov 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The Company has very forward looking culture, good presence in Asia Pacific.

Cons

Not as dynamic as US MNCs.

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Solvay Response
7mo
Thank you for your comment! Culture and teams are fundamental to us. That is why we want to be the example that inspires: as part of Solvay, you will contribute to our next chapter of progress, applying scientific excellence to solve complex global imperatives. Over the past years, we addressed this topic through different actions like a digital tool available to give and ask for feedback and +95% employees trained on the Code of Business Integrity. Wishing you a successful professional career.
5.0
4 Jun 2025

Work life balance

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

DEI, work life balance, value the diversity that individuals bring

Cons

however, challenges of remote work like feelings of isolation.

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Solvay Response
1y
Thank you very much. The advice and comments of our people are very important to us. Your appreciation for the diversity and your dynamism mirrors our fundamental values. The well-being of our employees is of utmost importance to us, and this feedback serves as testimonial to that commitment. We deeply appreciate your valuable feedback. We will address your concerns with relevant stakeholders to refine our policies and enhance the professional experience for everyone. Your daily commitment is greatly appreciated. Kindest regards.
5.0
5 Nov 2024

Good standards of work

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexibility in working hours Great colleagues Benefits No micromanaging

Cons

Meetings can be scaled back Ticketing system is a hassle

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Solvay Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at Solvay. At Solvay, we highly value work-life balance and are committed to providing employees with the autonomy they need to thrive both personally and professionally. To support this, we offer flexible working hours and the option to work remotely up to 4 days a week for many positions. We also value your insights on the management style. We consider all our employees to be key contributors in shaping the organization, and we encourage active participation in decision-making through pilot projects, working groups, and surveys. Your feedback is essential as we continually strive to improve and ensure that we’re providing the best possible environment for all our team members. We also appreciate your comments on the ticketing system and will take them into account as we work to improve our internal processes. Thank you again for sharing your thoughts, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
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