Huge gap between desired and actually lived behavior - Manager Covestro Employee Review

3.0
24 Apr 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Flat hierarchy, nice HQ building, dynamic industry, lately external people inflow, many employees identify with Covestro, inspiring company vision of being fully circular, good market position, promising product portfolio, intention to improve

Cons

Values are not lived up to, very Leverkusen centric, only few job options abroad, low diversity level, inconsistent management, micromanagement by Board of Management, too much old school leadership and promotion despite weak leadership, no functioning talent management,

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5.0
24 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

- Flexible work schedule (980s) - Hybrid work environment when needed - Company truly cares about employees

Cons

- Ambiguity about ADNOC takeover - Uncertain of senior leadership direction (board) - Competition instead of collaboration between business units

5.0
23 Jan 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Compensation. Vacation. Benefits. Education assistance. Made for a great career.

Cons

Upward mobility is stifled but not impossible.

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