Churn and Burn Culture - Anonymous employee Univar Solutions Employee Review

2.0
9 Jan 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Fast paced, changing all the time, aka layoffs and restructuring, if you like that kind of thing. Let's be honest, who in their right mind would.

Cons

There is no interest in keeping people around, unless for some God forsaken reason you happen to be the one and only who can survive on 30 min of sleep, no raises, and saying yes to any request. This company has been around for some time, doubt this is why. Trends seem to point in a future selling off of this joint or selling pieces of the company down the road. No real investment in employees usually means long term isn't looking too rosey.

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Cons

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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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