Many Changes to new merged Axiall Corp Company - Front Line Supervisor Axiall Employee Review

1.0
Oct 26, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great place for quick advancement. Need new Team Leaders, Engineers, Lead Operators, Operators and Craftsmen constantly as most of the older hands have quit or are in the process of leaving for better pay and working conditions. Took most perks away including retirement benefits. So no reason to be loyal anymore.

Cons

Merged PPG Chemicals with Georgia Gulf to form Axiall Corp,After a year they harmonized the 2 companies into one. PPG Employees on salary exempt lost 11/2x ot pay was cut to 1x ot pay on scheduled turn arounds only. This company works a lot of OT everyday to keep it running that the supervisor has to cover . Now expected to do it for free. Georgia Gulf just turns it over to construction and pays them twice as much to do the job. Retirement plan frozen as of 1-31-14. So we no longer have a retirement plan. Trying to cut extra pay to retirees for ins. GGC Employees gained on most benefits but PPG employees lost at every turn. Safety is said to be important here yet you seldom see them in the field. They are always in meeting or doing paperwork.

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Axiall Response
11y
Thank you for your feedback. We understand your frustrations. Generally when it comes to mergers, many changes do occur and this can be unsettling for employees. We are aware some employees may feel various perks have been taken away. As a company we always strive to address the challenge of balancing business needs and employees’ needs. With every business decision our employees’ well-beings are a priority. Some programs, perks or benefits that PPG or Georgia Gulf offered to employees may not be the same programs, perks or benefits we now offer as Axiall. However, we regularly review all benefits and compensation against market to maintain a competitive total rewards package. Also, we are currently creating new programs and perks that will become part of our culture at Axiall.

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Axiall Response
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We appreciate your feedback. Our goal is to provide a pleasant work environment and competitive compensation and benefits. We are aware other companies in different industries in the area may offer more competitive compensation and benefits packages. However, we feel Axiall offers work/life balance by providing flexible hours, including a 9/80 schedule. We also regularly review all benefits and compensation against market to maintain a competitive total rewards package. We have and will continue to significantly invest in maintenance. However, all maintenance cannot be done simultaneously, but we are prioritizing the needs and being as proactive as we can. We value our employees, and we are continuing to develop our leaders and enhance our corporate culture.
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