We have a Neanderthal in charge - Anonymous employee LyondellBasell Employee Review

1.0
Nov 8, 2010
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Precursor companies enjoyed a good reputation in the industry, which has not yet been destroyed. This makes finding a job elsewhere a realistic proposition. So many colleagues have left, that we now have a large ready-made external network, for job-hunting and the like.

Cons

CEO is taking too many micro-decisions, e.g. approving intercontinental travel. Why do we have an HR department ? Big decisions are not being taken fast enough. Senior staff are shown the door and nothing is said to the workforce. It is left to the rumour mill to spread the word. This is amateur and pathetic. Staff are left chasing ghosts.

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Cons

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LyondellBasell Response
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Thank you so much for the kind comments! At LYB, we strive to champion people, and feedback like yours emphasizes the importance of that commitment.
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Thank you for your review and for highlighting both the strengths and areas for improvement at LYB. We’re committed to ongoing improvement across the organization and will ensure your comments are part of that process.
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