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      Arkema

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      Arkema reviews

      4.1

      83% would recommend to a friend

      (450 total reviews)
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      Thierry Le Hénaff

      88% approve of CEO

      59% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Arkema has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 450 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Arkema employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Industrie manufacturière industry (3.5 stars).

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      450 reviews
      1.0
      Sep 8, 2008

      Avoid This Company!

      Senior chemist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good benefits, although the pay is mediocre. This company is good place to start a career. Just don't count on being a lifer.

      Cons

      Nepotism that favors French employees, little chance for Americans to advance far. Working for the company is like being in a Blade Runner movie. They are downsizing the company on the backs of the senior employees. Those over 55 got paid off in the form of packages to avoid age discrimination lawsuits. Those 40-55 are being fired on a routine basis on trumped-up charges, so the company can avoid paying severance and unemployment. The work environment is truly stressful.

      1.0
      Jun 1, 2011

      Horrible experience (STAY AWAY, RUN AND HIDE)

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Few, if any positive reasons for someone to work for Arkema. Overall employee benefits are good. Arkema has an excellent Intranet for following all the various benefit programs

      Cons

      Arkema U.S is an under-staffed and an overworked organization. Every move or decision is micro-managed and/or over analyzed by France. The decision to move to King of Prussia was not a thoroughy anaylzed decision. Having two completely different benefit structures (U.S and French) is not a morale builder for employees. The employess are treated completely different then French expats in the U.S or employees working in France. Poor technology. Arkema is still using Windows 2000 The French employees fly First Class/Business on international trips and the American employees are required to fly coach.

      1.0
      Jul 8, 2015

      Don

      Senior research scientist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I'm referring to the very short ones that provide no input, only a high rating to pump up the company's overall rating. These people should at least learn how to spell so that they look authentic. As for the pros, the company is a good training ground, but don't expect to go anywhere unless you're French

      Cons

      A hostile work environment once they decide you're too expensive to keep due to your years of experience.

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