Complete lack of integrity. A soulless group of owners - Corporate Group Univar Solutions Employee Review

1.0
25 Apr 2014
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Still thinking... Thought i had something, but no. I'll keep thinking about it

Cons

Univar discards its employees. Bring up a concern about what they call compliance, get ready to be squeezed out the door. Stand up to management and refuse to be treated like an old, worn mat, get ready to be squeezed out the door.... See the trend? I worked for Univar for over a decade. The last year has been an everyday struggle between being treated like smelly trash and fighting to do the right thing despite the current. At the end i had to make a choice between my own integrity and a pay check. Don't be fooled by the amount of money thats been spent on making the company look "sexy". At best its a misrepresentation, at worst, from my perspective its just lies. Univar does its best to get employees to quit. They support blatantly hostile work environments and as employees quit they often do not replace them, forcing such on realistic work loads on the remaining employees that they too begin to drop one by one. This company wants an IPO no matter what the cost. Employees, truth, integrity and good citizenship are all expendable. Unless you too are soulless, this isnt a good place to work. Read When Sociopaths Go To Work and you'll get it.

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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.

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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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