Potential wasted under poor senior leadership culture - Business Manager Brenntag Employee Review

1.0
11 Nov 2025
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Pros

Talented people at ground level who genuinely care about customers and deliver despite constant changes. Decent product reputation globally.

Cons

The root problem sits at the top senior and president-level leadership within the Pharma/Nutra line. There is no clear strategy or direction — only reactive decisions driven by ego and personal bias. Instead of guiding and developing people, leadership often uses blame and intimidation. Constructive feedback is dismissed, and employees are spoken to disrespectfully or looked down upon. Effort from the ground team is rarely recognized, while upper levels take credit when things go well and shift blame when issues arise. Morale remains low because people are afraid to speak up, and talented staff eventually leave.

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5.0
15 Apr 2026
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Pros

Remote work, decent pay, great team

Cons

Not always the best communication among different teams

2.0
22 Apr 2026
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Pros

Flexible/hybrid work options depending on the team. Some strong colleagues and supportive direct managers.

Cons

-Leadership decisions lack clear rationale: Many strategic and operational decisions feel disconnected from on-the-ground realities. Initiatives are frequently rolled out without proper planning or follow-through, creating confusion and rework. -Top-down culture with limited transparency: Communication around major decisions is often vague or inconsistent, leaving employees unclear on priorities and direction. -Internal politics over performance: Advancement and influence can depend more on alignment with leadership than on results or impact. This slows execution and discourages initiative. -Inconsistent recognition and growth opportunities: Performance management can feel constrained, with limited differentiation for top performers. Career progression is unclear and often slow. -Cost-driven decisions at the expense of people: Many choices appear focused on short-term financial outcomes rather than long-term employee development or operational effectiveness. Lack of cohesive strategy: Teams operate in silos with shifting priorities, making it difficult to execute effectively or build momentum.

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