Henkel reviews

4.4

90% would recommend to a friend

(5,172 total reviews)
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Carsten Knobel

94% approve of CEO

82% positive business outlook

Henkel has an employee rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars, based on 5,172 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Henkel employee rating is 27% above average for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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5K reviews
1.0
May 29, 2015

Used to be great

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Pros

Dial was a great place to work at one time. Great pay, great people, strong leadership. It is still one of the only global CPG companies in town to get certain experience, and you can learn something there if you play by the German's rules.

Cons

Lack of good leadership, poor employee policies and employee treatment, they lowered the pay and downgraded many of the jobs when they made it a regional hub vs a corporate headquarters. Very tough culture to work in. Okay for junior people that are satisfied doing as they are told with no questions, or for functions that fly under the radar, but otherwise have a very thick skin and be prepared work very hard with little to no appreciation.

3.0
Feb 7, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Henkel stands out as an excellent company overall, offering stable employment opportunities with workloads that can vary depending on your business group. During the interview process, it's worth asking some crucial questions to gain insight into the team dynamics and company culture. Inquiring about the team's size, tenure of team members (including the hiring manager), and any turnover experienced in recent years, along with the reasons behind it, can provide valuable insights. While it may be a challenging question to pose, understanding turnover rates can unveil underlying issues within the organization. You'll discover a community where individuals are generally open to offering assistance (when time permits) and forging genuine connections. The bonds you form within this environment have the potential to endure a lifetime.

Cons

The salary offered is slightly below the industry average. In my research, I found that colleagues with similar experience and roles typically earn 10-20% more than what I was offered at Henkel. For external hires, this knowledge can serve as valuable leverage during negotiations. It's essential to understand your management circle level, ranging from MC0a (Executives) to MC4b (with smaller numbers indicating higher ranks). Management positions ideally should be at level 2b; accepting level 3a could hinder your future advancement significantly. In due time, it becomes apparent whether the company is invested in your growth and advancement. If not, you may find yourself in a position where your current value is prioritized over your potential future contributions. Despite being a global company, Henkel's structure often results in roles that operate within a microclimate rather than leading to global opportunities. Unless you enter the company with a global responsibility, interactions with other business groups may be limited, and travel to other sites may not be common unless you're being groomed as a future leader.

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Henkel Response
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Thank you for taking the time to provide a detailed review about your experience as a former employee at Henkel. We appreciate you highlighting what sets our organization apart and what our greatest asset is: our people. At Henkel, we strive to provide all employees with an enriching experience with numerous opportunities for ongoing training and development to support them in succeeding in a career path that fuels their passions. Therefore, we take your feedback and advice on areas to improve very seriously and have shared it with our HR leaders. Best regards, The Henkel HR Team
1.0
Jan 6, 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Opportunity to create clean, green value for industry.

Cons

HR and management do not support even their best employees. Went to HR to request reasonable accommodations during a volenteer severance package offer. Was terminated for whistleblowing on my supervisor, the day I left for a 3 week vacation, with no warning at all. My personal reference library was put up for grabs, left-overs trashed! I was a model employee for 32 years. They still make millions on my inventions and products I developed from them. My colleagues were forbidden to contact, or give me reference. Thus, blacklisted me to any other opportunities in my field. Retaliation for abuse is illegal. This was my reward.

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