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      Solvay

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      Solvay reviews

      4.1

      79% would recommend to a friend

      (862 total reviews)
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      Philippe KEHREN

      93% approve of CEO

      52% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.1

      Compensation and benefits

      4.0

      Culture & values

      4.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.9

      Work/Life balance

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Senior management

      Solvay has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 862 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Solvay 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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      862 reviews
      3.0
      May 23, 2014

      Good to stay for a few years

      Sales manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great technological expertise Solid company, 150 years history Well balanced product portfolio after acquisition of Rhodia in 2010

      Cons

      Acquisition was rather merger, with Rhodia CEO becoming CEO of new group Very political Financially oriented (short term)

      2.0
      May 17, 2014

      Unless something changes, this company is going downhill fast.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Old Solvay, before the Rhodia acquisition was a conservative but stable company dominated by a Euro-centric policy. Compensation was average to above average, but opportunities were non-existent for Americans. The new Solvay is much more fast paced. The are many more opportunities for advancement as lots of people are leaving the company.

      Cons

      New Solvay is still very Euro or Franco centric with most mid and upper management opportunities given to ex pats from overseas. Salary targets are now 50% of midpoint in industry, down from 80%. This will slowly lead to a lower quality team. Merger of Solvay and Rhodia has taken the worst from each group, rather than the best. Focus is entirely focused on financials, rather the the business as a whole.

      5.0
      Apr 2, 2014

      Great company to work for!

      R&d associate
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great work-life balance through out the organization

      Cons

      Few opportunities for advancement for entry-level employees

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