Lot's of dead weight - Anonymous employee Unilever Employee Review

1.0
Dec 7, 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Work life balance. People are nice Summer Fridays Free Ice Cream

Cons

A lot of people here do nothing, leading to others having to pick up the workload. Antiquated systems and quite frankly much of the work itself is a result of processes being flawed and colleagues not being so bright. It's a game of hot potato where teams are trying to push off work to others to the point where the team doing the work makes no sense (no correlation to job description).

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Pros

Working at Unilever in Raeford offers strong overall benefits, including good pay for the area, solid health insurance, retirement options, and additional perks like tuition assistance and employee discounts. The company provides a stable work environment as a large global organization, with opportunities for career growth and skill development in a modern, well-maintained facility. Employees often highlight the team-oriented culture, supportive coworkers, and clean, safety-focused workplace. Overall, it’s considered a reliable employer with good work-life balance and long-term career potential.

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Working there can involve long hours and rotating shifts, including nights and weekends, which can make work-life balance harder depending on your role. The job can also be physically demanding, especially in production or warehouse positions, requiring standing for long periods and repetitive tasks. Because it’s a large corporation, there can be strict policies, less flexibility, and slower decision-making. Additionally, while growth opportunities exist, advancement can sometimes feel competitive or slow without the right connections or timing.

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