A company plagued by HR - IT Unilever Employee Review

1.0
Nov 13, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Wonderful products, impressive history, good global exposure, ok place to start a career.

Cons

In the years I was at Unilever in the US I watched it devolve from a competitive innovative force in the market into a depressing dead end for those who weren't in the good graces of human resources. Unless you check the boxes that HR is looking for these days, I wouldn't even go near Unilever. They actively encouraged discriminatory hiring practices, and will not even give you the option to interview internship candidates who do not fit their militantly enforced DEI categories. So much talent attrition, resignations, and layoffs in the last few years, but for some reason the company brushes that under the rug and likes to act like they can continue to stay afloat by solely bringing in personality hires. If consumer product goods is your goal and you want to be in an environment where merit is rewarded and you can actually build the skills needed for todays cut throat market, apply for P&G, Colgate Palmolive, Ferrero, L'Oreal, or anything else in the area. Only skill set you'll leave Unilever with is how to cope with a below market average salary and recognition that you might just be in the next round of layoffs.

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5.0
Jan 22, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Love the people, great mentors, wonderful team members. Very welcoming office and great relationships. I love coming to work!

Cons

Under resourced and underpaid for the skills I bring to the table, which contributes to retention issues

2.0
May 6, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Working with brands you grew up with is really exciting! The people I have met have all been amazing as well!

Cons

Everyone I have talked to are overworked and feel underpaid and despite the amount of work they do, there is no recognition or appreciation. Upper management is a mess and UL is constantly restructuring, often going from new BACK to the old structure while simultaneously letting people go leaving more people overworked. While most people are amazing, there are a few micromanagers where expectations are unknown. In addition, the lack of communication is awful. Often, I hear about certain cuts through the vine rather than directly from the people involved

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