A sad shadow of the former company - Anonymous employee Novelis Employee Review

1.0
7 Mar 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Like others say, immediate co-workers. Not much else. The moral is at an all time low - people are extremely dissatisfied.

Cons

Things are like a train wreck here. What was once a reputable company with many skilled and knowledgeable people has become a sad shadow of its former self- there is a shell on the outside but the yolk is lacking. And that shell is gradually eroding to expose the dismal reality of how the company has changed from a company, whose employees were proud to work for, into something that epitomizes a repressive autocratic environment that rewards incompetence at the level of upper management while making life intolerable for those that drive the company. The disconnect between reality and expectations is absurd and the misguided strategy very troubling – it is not working, yet the company continues to say it is. As mentioned in other reviews, all the talent is leaving in droves. Unfortunately what is replacing it, does not fill the gaps. Do not believe a word they say about talent acquisition– it only exists in their minds. Simply a big glorified campaign accentuated with annoying buzz words. Many believe that it is just a matter of time before the cracks in the foundation become more apparent to the public eye.

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Cons

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Pros

The strongest part of Novelis is the people at the working level. There are a lot of smart, capable, and genuinely friendly employees across the business who are willing to collaborate and help each other succeed in a challenging environment. The company also offers a relatively flexible hybrid work policy compared to many industrial/manufacturing organizations, which helps with work-life balance. Benefits are generally competitive and above average for the industry.

Cons

The employee experience has become increasingly difficult due to constant reorganizations, unclear ownership structures, and growing pressure to deliver more work with fewer resources. High performers are often rewarded with additional responsibilities without meaningful increases in compensation, title progression, or organizational support. Many functions operate in a constant state of firefighting, with priorities regularly shifting based on operational issues or leadership changes. There is also a disconnect between leadership messaging and the day-to-day experience for employees. Collaboration and empowerment are emphasized, but decision-making often feels centralized and reactive. Career progression can feel inconsistent and heavily dependent on timing, politics, or leadership turnover rather than performance alone. Morale across the organization has suffered as workloads have increased while teams remain lean. Employees are frequently expected to absorb responsibilities outside of their original scope, and strategic or long-term thinking often takes a back seat to immediate operational pressures.

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