A bad situation that's getting worse. - Manager Henkel Employee Review

2.0
27 July 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Generally smart, hard working employees. Global company with lots of infrastructure and capability. Capable of a lot if they get out of their own way.

Cons

Serious micromanagement from German HQ. US teams aren't able to make decisions but are held accountable for results. Everyone more focused with reporting and answering questions than fixing the broken systems and improving the business. Several good senior leaders have left the organization in the past couple of months. What do they know they we don't?

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Pros

Good benefits. Clear communication from upper management flow-down. Good working environment.

Cons

Fast pace environment. Work-life balance concern during peak seasons

3.0
2 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The job is not too difficult. You mainly work on your own, Pay and benefits are outstanding.

Cons

12 hour shifts. Only one tech per shift so vacations can be a bit dicey. Support from peers is low and there is a lot of back biting in the lab. Sometimes they seem to be lookng for a scapegoat.

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Henkel Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback and for your contributions over the past year. We’re glad to hear that you value our pay, benefits, and the level of independence in your role. Creating a collaborative, respectful culture where employees feel supported is a top priority, and your comments around peer dynamics and communication will be shared with site leadership. We also appreciate your feedback on training; insights like yours help us identify where we can improve. Thank you again for your honest feedback. It's essential in helping us create a better experience for our teams. Best, Your Henkel HR Team
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