Disappointing Fall of a Giant - BIS Univar Solutions Employee Review

1.0
Dec 4, 2013
Recommend
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Pros

A few veterans left with lots of institutional knowledge and focus on customer service.

Cons

New management who ignore the voices of the long tenured employees. Self-serving executives with short- versus long-term perspectives on how to turn the ship around to regain market share. Sad end to a company that was once an industry leader. Gary Pruitt's imprint is long gone. He always said if you take care of the employees, they'll take care of the customers. If the customers are taken care of, the shareholders will be taken care of. That philosophy has been replaced with take care of the executive and screw the rest.

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Pros

Exposure to large, high-value accounts and complex operational challenges. The role builds resilience quickly and provides strong experience in account management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. There is a high level of ownership in day-to-day responsibilities, which can accelerate skill development for those who are self-driven.

Cons

Since the acquisition by Apollo, the work environment has noticeably declined. While new processes were introduced, leadership often did not take the time to fully understand or follow them, creating confusion and inconsistency across teams. Employees who raised questions or tried to improve processes were not always received positively, which discouraged feedback and innovation. There is also a lack of alignment between departments, leading to inefficiencies, miscommunication, and added pressure on employees managing critical accounts. Workloads are frequently excessive without adequate support, contributing to burnout and turnover. Compensation does not consistently reflect the level of responsibility and workload expected, which further impacts morale and retention. Overall, the organization feels reactive rather than structured, and direction has become increasingly unclear.

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