Innospec Reviews

INTENSELY toxic environment with fear-based performance culture, which is driven and maintained by upper-level management. - High turnover (in recent years) - Fear of retribution - Gossip is constant - Nepotism is so prevalent it’s almost comical Leadership is not a concept understood by this company. Micro-management and finger pointing is widespread. Succession planning is nonexistent, although you may be told otherwise. Work-life balance is not valued. PTO is low and disrespected when utilized. Unwillingness to evolve. Good ol’ boys club.

My experience with my manager was the main reason I left Innospec, although that wasn't the only factor. In all honesty, I was taken advantage of there and treated really poorly for a reason I still don't understand. My direct supervisor was unhappy with my performance, while I was receiving very positive feedback from everyone else I was working with daily (the senior level executives?). My manager wouldn't communicate with me at all, which was extremely challenging and frustrating, and that overpowing issue ultimately confirmed my decision to leave. Aside from that, the company culture wasn't for me either. During my short time there, people were in and out of the company constantly; a big red flag for me. The company is also lacking a solid HR role in the Denver office, so as it faces common issues that are inevitable in any workplace, it's without a proper platform to address or resolve any type of conflict among it's local employees. Stress, tension and frustration consumed the office, and it became clear that I needed to move on and build my career in a more conducive, team-oriented environment. Despite some negative experiences there, I would work for Innospec again if it promoted a better work environment.