Toxic R&D environment - Anonymous employee Henkel Employee Review

2.0
Jan 26, 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Overall, Henkel is a good company to work for with fair compensation and benefits. The company provides opportunities for movement and career growth.

Cons

The R&D department in Darien is a very toxic and unhealthy work environment thanks to senior management. HR is well aware of the issue as employees have complained over and over, but yet nothing has ever been done. The department is run like a dictatorship, retaliation is acceptable and there is no accountability or consequences for senior management. This is a fundamental issue, which desperately needs to be addressed before someone files a lawsuit.

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Henkel Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience and for your more than 10 years of service with Henkel. We're pleased to hear that you value the compensation and aspects of the work environment. At the same time, we understand how important transparent communication is. Feedback regarding leadership visibility, communication, and career development is taken seriously and helps us identify areas where we can improve. We appreciate your candid perspective and have shared this feedback with the leadership team. Best, Your Henkel HR Team
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