Stick with a plan - Director Unilever Employee Review

5.0
Jul 2, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Nearly everything, work content, ambition, stretch, opportunities, and the best people strategy

Cons

2 things 1. Certain people can't rise in the irganization beyond WL2B or 2C or at junior work levels , from WL1D to 2A. There are good reasons which are hard to explain but we should try. We look for a significant stretch and reach in our SOL and JDI , this should be feedback to them so they are not frustrated 2. Too many reorganisations. Let us stick with one and make it work

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Unilever Response
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Hi. Thank you for your review. We really appreciate the feedback. It's great to see that you mention our ambition, opportunities and people as positives. We'll ensure your points around career progression and diversity are passed on to the team. We wish you continued success and all the best.

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