Terrible Place To Work - International Account Specialist Arkema Employee Review

1.0
31 Jan 2025
Recommend
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Pros

My colleagues were friendly, but that was the only positive aspect.

Cons

Working here was a terrible experience. Management thrives on micromanagement, using humiliation and insults instead of constructive feedback. They frequently target people of color and retaliate against employees who report mistreatment to HR by placing them on PIPs. I’ve witnessed coworkers crying on the job and highly inappropriate behavior from both managers and HR. They do not treat employees equally and expect silence in the face of humiliation. During my time here, I worked in constant fear, with severe anxiety due to the dysfunction and disrespect of the Functional Additive team’s leadership. Mistakes are not tolerated, and employees are expected to maintain a forced, cheerful demeanor at all times. There is zero flexibility for medical appointments, even in emergencies. Avoid this place and find a job elsewhere.

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Arkema Response
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We take your feedback very seriously and appreciate you sharing your experience. At Arkema, we are committed to fostering a respectful work environment that aligns with our core values. The concerns raised do not reflect the culture we strive to uphold, and we continuously work to ensure a positive and supportive workplace for all employees.

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