Sinking ship - senior leadership leaving left right and centre - Anonymous employee Unilever Employee Review

2.0
23 Oct 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Some nice colleagues (but all leaving the business)

Cons

Undervalues employees and overworks them, more than double-hatting is the norm now and raising geographical scope and job responsibilities of frontline Level 1 work force that would be across multiple people in other companies without additional compensation - potential person of colour issue Too many graduates, apprentices and industrial placements doing the work of full-time employees with zero experience putting strain on delegated full time employees to train them No work life balance for some work level 1 and 2s Productivity plan impacts still ongoing, remaining colleagues leaving in October will expose more gaps Superficial line managers who delegate badly, prioritising networking the corporate ladder rather than managing and doing the role

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5.0
22 Jan 2026
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Pros

Love the people, great mentors, wonderful team members. Very welcoming office and great relationships. I love coming to work!

Cons

Under resourced and underpaid for the skills I bring to the table, which contributes to retention issues

4.0
19 Jun 2026
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Pros

Great people, strong brands, and a lot of ownership. I’ve had opportunities to manage large spend portfolios, lead cross-functional projects, and work with teams across Supply Chain, Finance, Quality, and R&D. The company invests in development and provides exposure to senior leadership that can help accelerate your career.

Cons

Performance and rewards don’t always feel aligned. High performers can sometimes feel underappreciated, and career advancement can be slower than expected due to organizational complexity and internal politics. Decision-making can also take longer than it should because of the number of stakeholders involved.

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