Literally no reason to work here - HR Lubrizol Employee Review

3.0
30 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

With the exception of Senior Leadship, there is (or was) a very nice culture with Lubrizol. There are some nice people still working here and they’re good to work for, but the entire culture has been vetted by current leadership.

Cons

In just a few short months, they have taken healthcare from working spouses, taken away the awards program, demanded that all employees come in office 4 days per week for absolutely no reason, paid out lousy bonuses with no explanation why, taken away 2 paid holidays, and announced that they are closing the Brecksville site. The CEO actually stood in front of a large gathering and shrugged and said “What’s the big deal? It’s one more day to come into the office…” There is absolutely no value for employees here. Pay is not competitive, why you would choose to work here over any other company in Cleveland —soon to be the scourge that is Wickliffe— is a mystery to me. Then they badger you with engagement scores and mandatory discussions while they dismantle their benefit offerings one by one. If you want to get promoted wait until 2 people quit or get fired and they’ll make you do your job plus the other 2 and call it a “promotion”, or more likely, you’ll get nothing and they’ll call it a “stretch assignment”.

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5.0
25 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Real projects, generous pay/housing stipend and travel reimbursement, growth focused approach, great networking

Cons

Tough hours for certain positions

3.0
20 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Even with current political tensions, LZ is still allowing cultural programs which support diversity and inclusion throughout the organization. Working in a lab setting and having supportive management that understand work life balance is beneficial as long as the work is getting done. Supportive of using company time to volunteer in community investment. Most employees are supportive and willing to help each out.

Cons

No opportunity for advancement. Low yearly pay increases, with too much focus on pushing individuals to do more as “personal development”. Health benefit package is limited and costly, vacation promised isn’t always given, too many middle and upper management, with continued turnover before you even know who they are and what they do. Most scientist and engineers have no other working experience besides education and lack experience, which prevents opportunities for innovation. Co-ops have better opportunities than long term full time employees.

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