“83% would recommend Arkema to a friend.” This is from an index, published on the Glassdoor online job and recruitment platform where current and former employees rate their company. Good news for Raphaële Grivel: “In a tense job market where the employer brand is becoming increasingly important, these unfiltered recommendations represent a very well-regarded indicator for judging our attractiveness. Having a good score is a real advantage for future applicants,” observes the Head of HR for France. It is a sign that a company’s reputation is not just based on their corporate messages but also and above all on what employees, new graduates and students think of it. “We listen to the opinions of the younger generations who have grown up with social media, and that helps us to work on our weaknesses and build on our strengths.”
Raphaële Grivel, Head of HR in France
AN INNOVATIVE, STRONG PERFORMANCE AND ATTRACTIVE INTERNATIONAL GROUP
When asked about Arkema’s attractiveness, Alan Tan, Head of HR in China, confirms that the company “enjoys an excellent image among young graduates thanks to our strengths, namely sustainable development, technological leadership and the attention paid to our employees.” The same can be seen in North America, where Sandra Auffray, Vice President Human Resources, mentions other attractions such as “a rich product portfolio, good financial stability and an ambitious CSR policy.” Working for a socially responsible company has become one of the top criteria for applicants, who are increasingly mindful of a company’s culture and values. Other criteria such as the quality of the working environment, work-life balance, respecting diversity and inclusive principles confirm this major paradigm shift.
“CONTRIBUTE TO THE MAJOR CHALLENGES THAT WE ALL NEED TO ADDRESS TOGETHER.”
“With over 200 business lines, Arkema can offer you a wideranging career path according to your personal qualities and aspirations, in line with the organization’s needs. We are also recognized for our areas of expertise and our efforts in promoting the best candidates for the development of new materials, more effective procedures and more sustainable solutions,” stresses Mélanie Jourdain, Vice President Group Talent. “We tell potential applicants: join us so that you can contribute to these major challenges that we all need to address together. We need the best to make these changes happen. There are great opportunities for the young graduates who join us. It’s our job to help them set off on this adventure.”
