At Akzo Nobel, employees appreciate the learning opportunities for personal development and the supportive management. High potential employees are encouraged to advance their careers through good management programs across countries and functions.
However, some potential challenges exist, such as a perceived high pace of change leading to confusion and inefficiency in work processes. Employees are also expected to frequently take on additional work outside their normal scope as cost savings are prioritised. There are indications of potential organisational issues as well, such as a lack of effort to improve branding and sales, retaining underperforming staff, and secretaries playing an outsized role.