SC Johnson reviews

3.8

72% would recommend to a friend

(1,512 total reviews)
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78% approve of CEO

57% positive business outlook

SC Johnson has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 1,512 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SC Johnson 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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2K reviews
3.0
Sep 17, 2018

Golden Handcuffs

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Benefits and compensation were outstanding. However, this led to the term "Golden Handcuffs." Where would one find a comparable position with this compensation and benefit package in this area.

Cons

New people-managers were given virtually no leadership training. If issues arose between manager and subordinate, human resources always supported the side of the manager. Essentially, poor management at all levels.

1.0
Jul 27, 2021

Employees are not to be trusted

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Competitive pay and better than average health benefits

Cons

The lack of trust in employees is highlighted by the butt in the seat management style. The attitude creates a slow decision making process since so many levels need to opine on even the most immaterial decisions. There is no work from home policy if you are outside the archaic mileage requirement and even if you are, you get one day a week. There has not been one survey asking how the pandemic has impacted the jobs, lives, and well-being of employees and instead if you are medically unable or have extenuating circumstances, you are required to get doctor’s notes or outside proof you cannot be in the office to then be considered for an exception. If you have a differing opinion than management, you cannot challenge without career repercussions. Being a “yes” person is required to succeed.

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SC Johnson Response
4y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive, and unique workplace. Core to our efforts to be a best place to work are the contributions of SCJ people. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they are able to collaborate and work together, in-person. We recognize this may not be the preference of some, and appreciate that may be the case, but we are committed to maintaining our unique culture by attracting and retaining SCJ people who are aligned with our common values and purpose of working for a better world. If you would like, our HR team would be open to discussing your concerns: MyHR_North_America@scj.com or 800-987-3850.
1.0
Aug 2, 2018

No Longer Special

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Company history, JMBA, Profit Sharing

Cons

Company used to value loyalty but longevity is no longer valued. Managers brought in from outside have completely demolished the family values that made the company special. Lack of direction -- do one thing today, do something else two weeks from now, and tell no one that things have changed.

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SC Johnson Response
7y
Thank you for taking time to share your thoughts and advice.
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