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Sensient Technologies

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I liked working there but they are not progressive at all - Regulatory Affairs Specialist Sensient Technologies Employee Review

3.0
1 Feb 2022
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits and salary are good.

Cons

Low retention rate, I saw a lot of talent leave because of poor upper management. Sensient is very old conservative in values AKA birth control was only offered through insurance a year or two ago (and I have no idea how they got away with that for so long). And the CEO is a horrible leader/a moron. He is super against remote work because he thinks in-office "spontaneous conversations" is a good enough reason to not allow WFH (whatever "spontaneous conversations" even means). HOWEVER, that is a complete lie considering a lot of teams were completely remote meaning that those spontaneous conversations couldn't happen in the first place - my direct manager was on a different continent than me. So I can only conclude that he doesn't trust his employees. Be an adult and just tell your employees the truth, Paul Manning; you sound like an idiot making up such a bad lie.

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Sensient Technologies Response
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We understand from your comments that you disagree with Sensient’s position on remote work. We are disappointed that you perceive ill-intent behind this position. We write to provide some context and perspective. At Sensient, we put our customers first. For the majority of roles in the Company – many of which are in labs and production facilities -- providing the highest level of service to our customers requires that our employees work collaboratively on-site. This in-person interaction fuels innovation and teamwork, and speeds decision-making and problem-solving. For other roles, such as external sales roles, our employees are home-based, to enable them to better reach our customers where they are located. Our touchstone for making decisions about where and how our employees work is the shared purpose of delighting our customers. Our 2021 results announced today demonstrate that we are doing just that. These results were the product of the stellar work of serious, career-minded employees who value the enrichment that comes with direct, daily -- and yes, spontaneous -- interaction with talented colleagues. We have a dedicated workforce that shares our values on this point. Sensient offers great opportunities to those seeking career fulfillment in a dynamic professional community focused first and foremost on meeting the needs of the customer.

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5.0
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Pros

There is a strong in-office culture with great people who are eager to help one another succeed. Business continues to boom with new developments and provides opportunities across a wide variety of roles for internal promotions. As a leader in the industry, it is easy to stand behind the products made at Sensient and allows for great confidence in what we create.

Cons

The company has a fairly strict policy on working in-office and enforces a business professional dress code, which can be limiting in daily flexibility but does provide strong guidelines for seperating work and personal life.

5.0
2 Jan 2026
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Pros

Customer-focused, results-oriented, high integrity organization that produces and sells exciting products in global markets. Sensient may not be a household name, but its products are probably in your home, as part of your favorite food and personal care products. This is a company that values and rewards individuals who work hard and help grow the business. A strong focus on coaching and development ensures motivated employees have a path to career growth and fulfillment.

Cons

This is a con only depending on what you are looking for: You can't hide here. This is not the organization for you if you prefer to work M/F from home (Company has always been 5 days in office), or you want a casual work environment. However, if you like a challenge, you have high goals for yourself, and you thrive on showing up, doing your best work, and getting rewarded for your results, you will love it at Sensient.

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