Lots of potential, but... - Chemist Synthomer Employee Review

2.0
16 Apr 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Colleagues are generally really friendly and helpful. Good team culture. Strong Heath and Safety commitment. Company doing well financially and expanding quickly. Subsidised canteen. Company is in a high momentum stage with acquisitions.

Cons

Management across R&D sections is, generally, appalling, with shockingly poor communication skills and lack of interest. Talented R&D staff are not used to their full potential and are left to manage themselves. Petty politics that prioritise irrelevant work. Poor performance is not challenged and dealt with, particularly at the management level. No recognition when you do a good job. Pay is shockingly arbitrary, unfair and very low in certain cases. Progression is unclear and very slow.

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Synthomer Response
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Firstly I would like to apologise for the delay in replying to your review. All feedback is valued and we would welcome the opportunity to discuss in more detail the points you’ve raised. As a current employee I encourage you to speak with your Line Manager or contact your local HR team.

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