Independent Contractor - Independent Contractor Lubrizol Employee Review

2.0
Sep 5, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Flexible schedule, free coffee, nice cafeteria, no micro-management

Cons

This location is very political - it's not what you know, but who you know. They would rather hire people who walk around and socialize all day than hire people who actually work. There is no supervision of employees (at least in my department), so people do whatever they want. If you like to talk and kiss up to management and are arrogant and pompous, this is the place for you. If you are a quiet, honest worker, RUN! I'm not sure how the company could be profitable this way.

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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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