IFF Work Life Balance | Comparably
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Meet IFF: We boldly bring together science and creativity to create what the world needs. An industry leader in food, beverage, health and biosciences, we create essential solutions – from global icons to unexpected innovations and experiences. Equal parts outspoken and analytical, our international collective of thinkers working with customers to bring scents, tastes, experiences, ingredients and solutions for products people crave. With 24,000 employees across 65 countries, more than 110 manufacturing facilities, 100 R&D centers, and 33,000 customers across the world, we’re poised to make a difference on an unprecedented scale. Without our boundary-pushing passion and end-to-end expertise, the future wouldn’t be the same. Visit us at www.iff.com to learn more about how our talented people and new technology are challenging the expected, championing creators and doing more good for people and planet. Explore what sets us apart. read more
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IFF Work Life Balance

The Work Life Balance at IFF is rated a B by 104 employees putting it in the Top 35% of similar size companies on Comparably. 76% of IFF employees are satisfied with their work life balance while 25% feel they are burnt out. A well proportioned work life balance is necessary to keep employees happy and productive.

About 54% of the employees at IFF work eight hours or less, while 2% of them have a very long day - longer than twelve hours. The Majority of IFF employees are satisfied with their work life balance and do not feel burnt out.

In general, employees in the Design department and employees who have been at the company Less than 1 Year believe they have good work life balance while employees in the Finance department and employees who have been at the company 2 to 5 Years think there is room for improvement.

Work Life Balance
Top 35%Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
B

IFF is in the Top 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Happiness
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A+

IFF is in the Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

Culture Score
Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
A

IFF is in the Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably

  • How's the work life balance at IFF?
    Depends on your manager.
    Answered 7 years ago
    I leave the office after 6.30 PM, and work from home and make some calls and still work from home during weekend. so... 'very well balanced' is not the right term
    Answered 8 years ago
    People work hard, but have the autonomy to manage their work. People are passionate about what they do
    Answered 8 years ago
    it is balanced
    Answered 8 years ago

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How Employees Rate IFF's Work Life Balance

AnswerPercent
Yes76%
No24%
Are you satisfied with your work/life balance?
AnswerPercent
7 or less3%
851%
1038%
126%
More than 122%
On average, how many hours do you work a day?
AnswerPercent
>1 hour29%
1 hour35%
45 minutes6%
30 minutes24%
I eat at my desk6%
How long do you take for lunch breaks?
AnswerPercent
Yes25%
No75%
Do you feel burnt out at work?
AnswerPercent
Excellent6%
Good44%
Neutral28%
Not Great22%
Terrible0%
How’s the work life balance at your company?
Who Ranks the Work Life Balance highest at IFF?
Department - Design 88/100
Tenure - Less than 1 Year 87/100
Department - Product 81/100
Who Ranks the Work Life Balance lowest at IFF?
Department - Finance 48/100
Tenure - 2 to 5 Years 53/100
Experience - 6 to 10 Years 54/100

IFF Work Life Balance by Department

Work Life BalanceHappinessCulture Score
DesignA+A+A+
ProductA+A+A
OperationsA-A+A+
SalesDA-A
AdminA+CC
Business DevelopmentA+A+A+

IFF Work Life Balance by Experience

Work Life BalanceHappinessCulture Score
1 to 3 YearsC+BA-
3 to 6 YearsA+A-A
6 to 10 YearsDA+A+
Over 10 YearsBA+A+
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