Once great now horrible! - Project Manager LyondellBasell Employee Review

3.0
26 Apr 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lyondell had lots of opportunity and individuals were rewarded adequately; it was not perfect but far better than it is as LyondellBasell.

Cons

I enjoyed working for Lyondell and was proud to work there. Since being purchase by Basell the company has spiraled out of control. Senior management is currently lost, the company is bankrupt and employees have no clue what is going on. Most of us learned about the bankruptcy in the papers and days later the company shared it with us. How can a financially healthy company be purchased by an individual who borrows $12Bln with nothing down? He has nothing to lose.

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Cons

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LyondellBasell Response
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Thank you so much for the kind comments! At LYB, we strive to champion people, and feedback like yours emphasizes the importance of that commitment.
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Cons

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LyondellBasell Response
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Thank you for your review and for highlighting both the strengths and areas for improvement at LYB. We’re committed to ongoing improvement across the organization and will ensure your comments are part of that process.
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