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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

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      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
      Aug 2, 2009

      POOR CAREER CHOICE!

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Benefits are competitive with region. If you are French, you will have a great opportnuity for advancement. The company still retains a couple of token US employees as "yes men" in senior management roles to act as communicators to the local employees and customers.

      Cons

      Since 2007, senior management initiated a program to replace loyal experienced employees with cheaper lower cost newbies and run the company from France. US employee moral is very low and customer relationships and satisfaction in the US have sunk to extreme lows. Turn over is very high.....

      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.

      3.0
      Jun 12, 2008

      Arkema getting lost in the trees, may have difficulty finding its way out of the forest.

      Business manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Location, if you live near Philadelphia. International, chances for travel and global experience.

      Cons

      Talk of long-term vision and growth by senior management, but focus on short-term results, often at the expense of the future. Micro-management, lack of trust of subordinates to do jobs properly. Focus on numerical details rather than growth opportunities.

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      Arkema Response
      10y
      It's a good thing the company changed a lot since 2008! It was a difficult time for Arkema as the spin-off were only 2 years before your comment. The company is now very strong, with health financial results. It shows that we managed to make the best of the situation and that the industrial strategy was a good one. Please see our annual report to get more information: http://www.arkema.com/en/arkema-group/profile/index.html
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