Really enjoyable work environment. - Finance Manager Unilever Employee Review

4.0
Aug 21, 2008
Recommend
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Pros

The people - there is a very strong community within the company and several of my colleagues are now friends of mine. The career advancement opportunities are very good, there is a clear career proposition and plenty of chances to prove yourself and to deliver real value and growth to the company. The work/life balance is excellent, managers are very good about letting you take time off/leave early if you need to. There are excellent opportunities to work abroad.

Cons

Compensation is claimed to be at a premium above market rate but isn't. Unilever can also be a bit 'soft' for some people.

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Unilever Response
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Hi. Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review of your current role with us. It’s really pleasing to see that you highlight a number of positives, including your colleagues, progression opportunities and work life balance. We’ll ensure your points around renumeration and transparency are passed on to the respective teams. We wish you all the best and continued success at Unilever.

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