Unilever reviews

4.0

80% would recommend to a friend

(11,395 total reviews)

Hein Schumacher

65% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

Unilever has an employee rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars, based on 11,395 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Unilever 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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11K reviews
1.0
Oct 28, 2025

Only stay for 1 year max

Recommend
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Pros

Interesting sector Good benefits Work from home some of the staff are extremely knowledgeable

Cons

There are issues with management and HR support. Poor leadership behaviour often goes unchecked, and employees sometimes need to change teams or leave to find a better environment. While parts of the culture are friendly, this varies significantly depending on which team you’re in. Career progression opportunities are limited, with capable staff often overlooked in favour of more popular individuals. Pay is also well below market average.

1.0
Oct 4, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Part of Unilever mothership, which is a reputable company in the FMCG industry. Has a strong legacy. The ship is turning in the right direction after about 5 years in limbo

Cons

Unilever International has a toxic sub-culture. Business is in never ending chaos. The more senior leaders in this division don't have a pedigree like what I experienced while in the mothership. They don't have traction in the mothership so they end up sticking around for long, playing dirty politics. Talk is cheap and trust levels are low. Some of the leaders are 'absentee' bosses. The junior staff bear the brunt of chaos and excess work. A new idea to go after everyday.

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