Good Place To Work! - HR Manager Danone Employee Review

5.0
May 4, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

I have been working at Danone for a few years now, and I can honestly say it's been an incredible experience. The company culture is one of the best I've ever encountered. Danone places a great emphasis on teamwork, collaboration, and open communication, which has made my job so much more enjoyable. There's a real sense of camaraderie among colleagues, and everyone is willing to lend a hand when needed. The company also offers excellent benefits, including competitive salaries, a comprehensive health plan, and workation. One of the things I appreciate most about working at Danone is the company's dedication to sustainability and social responsibility. It's inspiring to work for a company that genuinely cares about making a positive impact on the world and actively takes steps to reduce its environmental footprint. Overall, I highly recommend Danone as an employer. The company values its employees, fosters a positive work environment, and is dedicated to making a positive impact on society. It's truly a great place to work!

Cons

the workload can be heavy and work-life balance can be challenging, especially during peak periods

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5.0
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Pros

Great people, highly structured, unique learning opportunities

Cons

Team was fully remote so sometimes a bit difficult to communicate with everyone

1.0
Feb 3, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Work-life balance exists and is generally respected. Bonuses can be good, depending on the year and leadership priorities. Strong, reputable brands that look impressive on a résumé. "Some" genuinely great people who work hard despite the environment.

Cons

No meritocracy whatsoever. Promotions and career growth are driven by favoritism, internal alliances, and visibility politics rather than performance or results. Advancement often feels like a popularity contest. “Core values” are largely performative. They are referenced often but ignored when inconvenient, especially at leadership levels. Questionable long-term strategy. Direction changes frequently, priorities shift without explanation, and long-term planning feels weak or reactive. Extremely bureaucratic. Simple decisions require excessive approvals, slowing execution and stifling innovation. Politics over performance. Success depends more on who you align with than what you deliver. If you're not "one of them" or if they don't want to continue paying you your value, they'll find ways to get rid of you. So choose wisely and research the role and team.

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