Unchecked workplace politics spoil company's potential - Sales Givaudan Employee Review

1.0
Aug 26, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Amazingly talented perfumers. There is a potential for creative growth and a culture for learning, and benefits are good for full-time employees.

Cons

Unfortunately, I have never worked for a company where personal vendettas and workplace bullying were so blatant. It is "corporate" in the most negative sense of how people are treated. There is hostility both within and between departments which gets in the way of communication and company success. The overall culture of the company is toxic. While this is partially due to extremely high pressure for success and slow promotion from within, it can absolutely be handled in a better and more appropriate way.

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Givaudan Response
6y
Thank you for sharing your point of view. We’re sorry to hear you feel this way about Givaudan. Givaudan is committed to providing a working environment that is based on mutual respect among employees and is free from harassment. We have Principles of Conduct to which every employee is expected to adhere. It is also part of Givaudan’s vision to ensure the ongoing company success by preserving our employee health, and ensuring their well-being.

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Givaudan Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re pleased to hear you appreciated the work-life balance and supportive colleagues. We regret to learn that you found career progression and management structure unclear. At Givaudan, we continuously invest in leadership development and transparent career planning processes to help our people grow personally and professionally. We wish you continued success in your career.
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