Reckitt reviews

3.7

69% would recommend to a friend

(4,290 total reviews)
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Kris Licht

73% approve of CEO

56% positive business outlook

Reckitt has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 4,290 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Reckitt employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Manufactura industry (3.5 stars).

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4K reviews
3.0
May 18, 2014
Recommend
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Pros

You are given a high amount responsibility right from the start, esp. in regarding revenue tracking. Extremely steep learning curve, as you have to find your way in order to keep up. Great working atmosphere and flexibility in terms of working times and projects. You can absolutely live with an entrepreneurial spirit and bring the company forward with fresh ideas. Fantastic promotion opportunities and above average salaries.

Cons

The work life balance suffers quite a bit, as my position currently has to many tasks allocated to it. But this is a general problem at RB: You constantly have the impression that your project will just about work out, if you give 150% and spend many more hours in the office than stated in your contract. As I see it, the company has grown so fast that the structures could not keep up. Frankly there are just not enough employees and every single one has to compensate this deficit.

3.0
Feb 16, 2012

Be prepared to work your -ss off!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Very fast paced culture that allows you to learn many things quickly. Training? No such thing. You learn as you go along and you'd better have thick skin as you quickly find your way. Prove your worth fast or don't let the door hit you on the way out! Good compensation; above average bonuses (as long as you "hit your numbers" for the year); decent benefits as well.

Cons

Long days with longer hours. Kiss your social life goodbye because you will be expected to spend nearly every waking hour driving the business. If you're not someone who can run in fifth gear all the time, you'll burn out quickly. Being a workaholic is a prerequisite here. You'd better like to travel too because if you want to move up at RB you must be willing to relocate internationally. If not, nice knowing ya. The open work environment is a complete debacle. No offices (except of course for those at the top of the totem pole), no walls, no personal space, just rows and rows of adjoined desks as far as the eye can see.

1.0
Jan 12, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Good Salary and benefits You can move up through the company very quickly International mobility Some good people...who are very bright, just overworked and sad all the time

Cons

Sr. Mgmt doesn't care about your personal life Everything is in the open...no closed cubes or offices...people are constantly in your business Nothing makes sense and everything is a dog and pony show...The only thing that makes a difference is the equity of the brands If you are not part of the Sr. Mgmt club, forget about longevity Pointless meetings all the time ABSOLUTELY no training....you are EXPECTED to know what you are doing Forget about your social life, working out, family...your life WILL be dedicated to Reckitt...Trust me!!! Horrible commute...anywhere in NJ and I feel bad for those folks that live in the city. They are dedicated to Reckitt 6am to 9pm with commute. Nobody really wants to help you, they are just in it for their own reputation Not thought of as a good work environment by any CPG company...There is a reason!

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