Poor management, total lack of respect for Staff - Finance Univar Solutions Employee Review

1.0
14 Oct 2015
Recommend
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Pros

Good people remain and can be found. Great place if you like style over substance. Good Pension scheme was available, though now dwindling for new starters.

Cons

A Company in a "managed decline" - the Chems industry has been dwindling for years, corporate investors are taking what value they can out of Univar and leaving. Minimal investment as a result. People leaving in droves ever since botched introduction of SAP and poor management decisions ever since. Very little respect for Staff from higher management, resulting in high staff turnover and poor morale. Dwindling benefits for staff.

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
26 Mar 2026
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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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