Never seen so many unhappy people in one place. - Anonymous employee Univar Solutions Employee Review

1.0
10 Feb 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Nice facility. Met a few really nice, helpful people.

Cons

Too many policies. I felt like I had no say in anything. Just follow policy. Policy, policy, policy. Then once you finally figure out the policy, it changes. Not allowed to use logical thinking. Boring work. Overtime required, but then hours are cut so they don't have to pay it. Cubicle farm. No privacy at all. It was really upsetting to overhear the manager berate people in the department. No personality allowed. Head down and just grind. Terrible training. Seemed like all management wants to do is find errors then make you feel bad in a public reprimand. Lack of support or help. Cheap company. Archaic software. Never felt appreciated. Felt expendable from the moment I walked in the door.

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2.0
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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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