The never-ending fire-drill - Anonymous employee Univar Solutions Employee Review

1.0
May 5, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are great people working for the company; people who have been with the company for a long-time care about it, and want to make things better. Benefits offered are above average.

Cons

There is no direction within the company. The executive leadership team keeps on pressing that they are executing their strategy, yet everything that is being done is a knee-jerk reaction to whatever is that day's hot topic. Multiple major projects are not being completed, and are being shelved after wasting vast amounts of ressources. This is not helping with the distrust of the management team to successfully turn this sinking ship around. Employees are being blocked from internal promotions by senior management once they are offered new opportunities. Board-level politics are negatively affecting the business, with the newly-reformed BCS unit being put on a pedestal, but not being held accountable to any of its decisions. The new CEO came in with a promise of being transparent, yet the level of communication is at its lowest.

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Cons

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2.0
Mar 26, 2026
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Pros

Exposure to large, high-value accounts and complex operational challenges. The role builds resilience quickly and provides strong experience in account management, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration. There is a high level of ownership in day-to-day responsibilities, which can accelerate skill development for those who are self-driven.

Cons

Since the acquisition by Apollo, the work environment has noticeably declined. While new processes were introduced, leadership often did not take the time to fully understand or follow them, creating confusion and inconsistency across teams. Employees who raised questions or tried to improve processes were not always received positively, which discouraged feedback and innovation. There is also a lack of alignment between departments, leading to inefficiencies, miscommunication, and added pressure on employees managing critical accounts. Workloads are frequently excessive without adequate support, contributing to burnout and turnover. Compensation does not consistently reflect the level of responsibility and workload expected, which further impacts morale and retention. Overall, the organization feels reactive rather than structured, and direction has become increasingly unclear.

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