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Evonik is one of the world’s leading specialty chemicals companies. We may not manufacture tires, mattresses, medications, or animal feeds, but Evonik is part of all of those products –and many more. While we often contribute only small amounts of material, those contributions are precisely what make the difference. That's because Evonik products make tires fuel-efficient, mattresses more elastic, medications more effective, and animal feeds healthier. That’s what specialty chemicals are all about. And when it comes to specialty chemicals, we're among the best in the world. read more
I am challenged and learning a lot, but not because the structure is purposefully doing that, but because the needs of the moment have required me to rise to the occasion. There is not a clear plan for how the deeper problems here will improve in the short or long term.
Briefly describe your overall experience at your company
I started at the company immediately before a hiring freeze. My first years here were very chaotic and uncomfortable, emotionally draining with poor work life balance. We have since done a lot of hiring that has resulted in significant improvement. Currently I am content but not thrilled with my job
What is the best part about your compensation package?
The 401k. Hands down. Much higher than industry average.
What are some of the best things about your team?
My team is very willing to support and teach each other. There is not a hierarchy feeling and coworkers will go out of their way to help even when it is not convenient.
What do you like best about the leadership team?
Our site manager is very approachable and friendly and interested in all of the employees on site. My boss has a lot of technical knowledge and will support their employees in whatever they need.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
The whole site is very accessible. I don't feel there is anyone on the whole site where I couldn't walk into their office if I had a question or something I wanted to talk to them about.
What is the best part about your compensation package?
The 401k for sure. We get 10% contribution from the company to our retirement, and that is double what would be considered a "good" retirement contribution. Especially as someone early in my career, that is a game changer.
What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?
People in my department try to get to know each other, and speak very respectfully to each other. Everyone wants to see the company improve and succeed, which can make it frustrating when that progress is seemingly not made.
What are some of the best things about your team?
People are always willing to pull together to do what needs to be done. They acknowledge that people exist outside of work and try to be conscious of what is being asked. They are always willing to sit and discuss and answer questions.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Clearly communicating the high levels goals and development of the company to employees. Also, listening when needs are expressed to them, and recognizing above and beyond efforts. Also, communicating what the plan for improvement is for areas or activities that are not optimal.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
Things always go wrong, and when they do, the pressure typically gets put on the same people because they are high achieving and capable of handling the problem. However, this leads to burnout with our most capable members and leads to turnover for our best performers
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
There is a lack of long term vision and realistic path to get there. There are a lot of visions and plans, but they never feel attainable or rooted in reality, so you feel set up to fail, and that is demoralizing. The hardest strain in difficult times is always placed on the same people.
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