Henkel reviews

4.4

90% would recommend to a friend

(5,184 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 5,184 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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5.0
Nov 19, 2025

HRBP

Recommend
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Pros

Good atmosphere: Team relationships are harmonious, the work environment is friendly, and collaboration among employees is smooth. Supportive leadership: The boss values employee development and is willing to invest time/resources in coaching and feedback. Personal growth opportunities: There are trainings, learning budgets, or rotation/project opportunities that allow visible skill development paths. Work–life balance: Greater emphasis on time management, vacations, and flexible arrangements. Diversity/inclusiveness: Multinational teams or multilingual environment that help broaden perspectives and gain international experience. Stability: The company/team is relatively stable, and work pressure is manageable

Cons

Compensation and market competitiveness: Pay may be lower compared with peak salaries in some countries/industries Promotion pace may be slow: Although growth is supported, promotion paths or openings can be limited, leading to longer waits. Decision-making and processes can be slow: Common in European and multinational organizations; this can affect project momentum. Resource or budget constraints: Training and project support exist but may be limited in scale or frequency. Performance recognition not always timely: Contributions are sometimes not quickly translated into rewards or public recognition. Language/communication barriers: Multinational teams may have language differences or mismatched communication expectations

5.0
Nov 19, 2025

Intern Brand Management

Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- many projects - a lot of insights - get to know tools - young teams

Cons

Nothing bad to say about the internship.

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Henkel Response
6mo
Thank you for your feedback as a Brand Manager in Düsseldorf. We’re glad to hear that you appreciated the variety of projects, the valuable insights, the opportunity to get to know new tools, and working with young teams. It’s great to hear that you had a completely positive internship experience. Your Henkel Team
5.0
Nov 19, 2025

Exceptional

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good benefits, welcoming environment, good hearted colleagues

Cons

Program is short and limited

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