Poor Leadership and Lack of Integrity - Senior Manager Lubrizol Employee Review

2.0
Dec 7, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pros: - A few dedicated employees genuinely want the company to succeed, and their efforts stand out. - Yearly bonus provides some financial incentive. - On-site fitness center is a nice perk for health and wellness. - Hybrid work model offers flexibility between office and remote work.

Cons

Company suffers from a serious lack of integrity and professional ethics. Many employees do not contribute meaningfully. Managers are fully aware that some employees abuse the system by failing to record their PTO hours when they are not working, effectively giving themselves extra time off. Yet these employees remain on payroll without consequences, and these same employees fail to perform in their positions, while their managers often turn a blind eye instead of addressing the issue. Advancement is not based on merit or performance, but rather on popularity, which creates a toxic and unfair environment. The procurement team is particularly concerning as they lack the necessary knowledge and expertise to perform effectively. Overall, the culture discourages accountability and growth, leaving motivated employees frustrated and undervalued.

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Pros

Real projects, generous pay/housing stipend and travel reimbursement, growth focused approach, great networking

Cons

Tough hours for certain positions

3.0
May 20, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Even with current political tensions, LZ is still allowing cultural programs which support diversity and inclusion throughout the organization. Working in a lab setting and having supportive management that understand work life balance is beneficial as long as the work is getting done. Supportive of using company time to volunteer in community investment. Most employees are supportive and willing to help each out.

Cons

No opportunity for advancement. Low yearly pay increases, with too much focus on pushing individuals to do more as “personal development”. Health benefit package is limited and costly, vacation promised isn’t always given, too many middle and upper management, with continued turnover before you even know who they are and what they do. Most scientist and engineers have no other working experience besides education and lack experience, which prevents opportunities for innovation. Co-ops have better opportunities than long term full time employees.

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