Colgate-Palmolive reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(2,482 total reviews)
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Noel Wallace

86% approve of CEO

72% positive business outlook

Colgate-Palmolive has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 2,482 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Colgate-Palmolive employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Produktion industry (3.5 stars).

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3.0
Sep 20, 2017

Reasonable business long hours

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Pros

Relatively high operating margins for the industry High calibre of colleagues Significant ownership over your work

Cons

Over-complex business model Badly designed and poorly supported IT systems Cost base reduction strategy achieved via headcount reduction in Europe, leading to significant juniorisation of work-force, consequently long hours and poor work/life balance Limited career opportunities in Europe as headcount is hollowed out and moved to Warsaw or Mumbai Poor change management and system implementation skills

2.0
Sep 19, 2017

Director of Training

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good benefits for working with Colgate Palmolive Company

Cons

Discrimination against minorities especially Blacks African Americans

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Colgate-Palmolive Response
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Colgate strongly believes that diversity is a key ingredient to the Company's success. Colgate also recognizes that our continued success around the world is tightly linked to the commitment of all Colgate people to live by our core values. Throughout Colgate, these values help build a strong culture based on integrity, ethical behavior, and treating all people with respect. Through our Company culture, trainings, and employee programs, Colgate encourages and supports Colgate people of all backgrounds to meet their personal goals while helping to achieve our corporate objectives. It is the policy and practice of Colgate-Palmolive Company to comply with all applicable fair employment practices and equal opportunity laws in every country where Colgate employees work, and to provide employment opportunities, as well as administer all terms and conditions of employment, to all qualified persons on an equal basis. Colgate-Palmolive Company prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by law.
3.0
Aug 29, 2017

Slow moving, no diversity at the top

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Pros

Global, well-respected consumer packaged goods company with a brand-first mentality and strong product portfolio.

Cons

Slow, cumbersome, large, lots of old white dudes in the C-suites and on the boards despite a global presence in employment and location.

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