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    Work/Life balance
    3.6(41 ratings)
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    Benefits & perks
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    1.0
    Quality and Reg Afairs
    Jan 2026
    Sydney NSW 20007 to 8 years in the role, former employee
    poor leadership capability, deteriorating work life baalance or respect
    The good thingsI did not experience any standout positives during my time at the company.
    The challengesThere was a noticeable disconnect between senior management behaviour and the company’s stated values (PIRLS). Although employee wellness was often emphasised in presentations and communications, this was not reflected in practical actions or measurable improvements.
    5.0
    Education
    Oct 2024
    All Sydney NSW
    Love it and would recommend
    The good thingsPeople, values and culture
    The challengesChanging industry and many processes
    5.0
    Sourcing
    Mar 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role
    Great culture and product quality - one of the best employers
    The good things- Work like balance - Supportive management on guidance and people skills - Great team culture to support each other - Strong focus on sustainability and product quality - Fantastic employee welfare
    The challengesSome area is lack of internal process causing duplicate/no handling.
    4.0
    Governance department
    Mar 2022
    Genuinely good culture, with development opportunities.
    The good things-Everyone is genuinely working to the same overall business goals. -People are friendly and willing to help. - There are opportunities to advance and this aspect is encouraged.
    The challenges-Systems and processes require updating to match the size of the business which causes some inefficiency. However this is recognised and being addressed. -The business is truly international, which means many opportunities but at times the business can be too Australia centric despite requirements being different across the many markets.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    Regulatory
    Mar 2022
    current employee
    A health company to make a difference and grow your career
    The good thingsComing up to 5 years, I have found Blackmores to be an excellent company, filled with hard working people who push the boundary in all their areas of expertise. I’ve been lucky to learn from different departments who have always been generous with their knowledge to enhance my current role and allow deep team connections and collaboration. I have found the work environment to be flexible and open and for managers to be understanding on personal circumstances such as sick kids or pick up times. All in all, Blackmores is a company that remembers its beginnings but has a keen eye on the future and while they do have room for improvement, it’s great to be part of the movement that will change the health industry for the better.
    The challengesThe company experiences its share of challenges common to all that strive for excellence in an ever-changing industry. Deadlines must be met, new markets to explore, unexpected changes and issues to solve. The thing that has always been a testament to Blackmores is no matter the challenge or issue, there are always people and teams to support and help. It is this willingness to support and assist that is part of the companies DNA.
    1 person found this helpful
    5.0
    n/a
    Mar 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role
    Supportive culture and global opportunities
    The good thingsSuch a great supportive and friendly culture. The Leaders and people are incredibly passionate and really do their best to not only support your development but also your holistic wellbeing. With Blackmores striving to grow across the global markets, it's an incredible opportunity to be able to make a global impact with the work I do.
    The challengesBlackmores itself has transitioned to a stage where they are really focusing on growing the business across AU & globally. There is always going to be challenges, but the key thing is that the P&C & Leadership team are always trying to get that feedback and drive improvements across the business.
    5.0
    Associate
    Mar 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Inclusive, respect and flexible workplace
    The good thingsBlackmores is an inclusive workplace that promotes respect, support and encouragement. Flexible working arrangements provide an improved work-life balance. Job perks are the onsite cafe and gym. Option to work at two different sites in Sydney. Overall, a very satisfied experience working in a company that is leading the health industry during an exciting time when we are seeing growth and expansion in our International ventures.
    The challengesNo real challenges to date.
    5.0
    P&C
    Mar 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    I can make a difference at an organisation which is a force for good
    The good thingsOrgnaisation has gone through alot of change but is in a very positiver position and there is the opportunity to make your mark, culture is encouraging and supportive. offices are great, people are brilliant
    The challengesstill norming some processes
    4.0
    Finance Manager
    Mar 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    One of the most caring and flexible employers in Australia!
    The good thingsPassionate and supportive leaders who genuinely care about wellbeing and workload. Meaningful role that contributes to the strategic direction of the company. Values-led brand that is a leader in it's field and proudly an Australian manufacturer. Incredible flexibility and work-life balance. I can work from home or from one of our offices as little or as much as I would like to fit around my lifestyle. Gym, cafe, parking at some sites. 20 weeks paid gender-neutral parental leave which is way ahead of most companies!
    The challengesThe company grew too fast after it's expansion into China and we are still playing catchup from a systems point of view. Workload can be high, but we are pushing for growth and expanding into new overseas territories. Employees who have been here for a long time seem to resent the growth and changes to the organisation. Other than that, this is one of the best employers in Australia. We see employees who have left wanting to return all the time.
    5.0
    Senior Brand Manager
    Mar 2022
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Strong performing global business with lots of opportunity for growth.
    The good thingsThis is a health company that values flexible working, life balance and community. Where else can you work in a global company in Sydney's northern beaches or Surry Hills. This provides a great environment to further your FMCG career.
    The challengesCulture has changed for the better, moving towards high performance and not resting on legacy. There are some old guard who would prefer things not to change/evolve, can make collaboration challenging.
    5.0
    Administration Role
    Mar 2022
    5 to 6 years in the role, current employee
    Passionate and Caring Culture
    The good thingsIf sought, plenty of opportunity to grow your career and stretch. Wonderful, passionate, friendly and helpful colleagues who desire everyone to achieve their best and celebrate everyone's achievements. Excellent company values linked to company awards and benefits. Best in class resources and tools for personal growth, support and maintaining work/life balance. Focus on sustainable growth and reducing impact on our natural environment.
    The challengesWorking cross functionally at times and keeping informed of what is happening in other teams that may impact your own areas of responsibility. Communication could be better between colleagues. Need to be proactive and take initiative to overcome this small challenge.
    5.0
    Undisclosed
    Mar 2022
    Less than 1 year in the role, current employee
    A great team, interesting projects and management to support make Blackmores a very enjoyable place to work.
    The good thingsThe people and culture at Blackmores are what makes it! As a team we are collaborating on innovative projects, and being supported by management along the way. The future is looking very bright!
    The challengesThere has been some change in structure, however, I do believe that the change has set us up for success in the future.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Naturopath
    Mar 2022
    11 to 12 years in the role, former employee
    Loved it at first but too much politics and ineptitude
    The good thingsMy immediate team, the office location
    The challengesSiloed mentality - scope changes on every role. Roles taken away from people without notice. Inept management with huge egos destroying what was once a great company. The company says it stands for one thing outwardly, but does the opposite to their employees.
    12 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Office Worker
    Feb 2022
    A fake company that tries to create illusion of inclusion and equality.
    The good thingsLeaving the company would be the best thing about it.
    The challengesdeeply exclusionary environment. Robot management.
    11 people found this helpful
    4.0
    Quality Associate
    Oct 2021
    Less than 1 year in the role
    Very forward thinking company
    The good thingsThe company is strong in ensuring there is a good work/life balance by offering various venues to help achieve this.
    The challengesWorking with colleagues in Sydney was difficult because they had different priorities than the Melbourne office.
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Naturopath
    Aug 2021
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    A great company culture with a strong vision and presence in the natural health field.
    The good thingsGreat team morale and support. A company that walks it's talk in health and life balance.
    The challengesDifficulty choosing what to eat from the delicious campus cafe each day.
    2 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Quality & Reg Affairs
    Feb 2021
    1 to 2 years in the role, former employee
    If I could summarise in one word it would be disappointing! Glad I left!
    The good thingsReally don’t have anything good to say about Blackmores.
    The challengesSenior Management only look out for themselves. Company has values PIRLS that the Senior Management do not lead by example. Lots of talks and presentations about Wellness of employees being important with no action or outcome.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Marketing Role
    Feb 2021
    An unsupportive work place with poor management that really don't care about the staff.
    The good thingsWorked with some nice people and they have nice offices/facilities
    The challengesBad culture. Management and HR are terrible. Lots of staff cuts with little guidance or plans on how to manage the workload with half the staff. Poor systems.
    1 person found this helpful
    1.0
    Manager
    Nov 2020
    Amazing with BioCeuticals - destroyed by Blackmores.
    The good thingsBioCeuticals - amazing team, great work ethic, exciting, challenging, best work place
    The challengesBlackmores - incompetent snr management, short sighted, workload ever increasing - pay not in keeping! There is always a strategy meeting, but not a lot of delivery action.
    8 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Project Manager
    Aug 2020
    5 to 6 years in the role
    Dysfunctional
    The good thingsThe building is beautiful, the vibe is very wrong though.
    The challengesThe lack of transparency, the siloed mentality, the mistrust between teams and the dysfunctional management made working life painful.
    6 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Senior Project Manager
    Mar 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Love it. Best place I’ve worked in a long career. Cannot really fault it
    The good thingsExcellent company for work life balance company take it seriously though in IT it can be tough at times. Excellent gym pool and offices. Great friendly environment with very little political bull. Very caring company and agile work so can work from home. Funny crowd. Everyone talks to everyone and new exec team are open about challenges and strategy
    The challengesBeing progressive has its challenges. No real challenges.
    3 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Marketing Department
    Jan 2020
    3 to 4 years in the role, current employee
    Blackmores sold itself on being a great company, it will take time for it to return to it's glory days.
    The good thingsMostly good people, staff cafe at Warriewood, pleasant surroundings, nice new inner city campus, great products.
    The challengesPolitics, leadership, lack of living the values, haven't kept up with pace of change reflected in poor financial performance and exit of number of people.
    7 people found this helpful
    1.0
    N/a
    Nov 2019
    3 to 4 years in the role
    Poor culture
    The good thingsLeaving for any other company
    The challengesStaying at Blackmores, very poor culture.
    7 people found this helpful
    1.0
    ANZ
    Nov 2019
    Terrible experience working there.
    The good thingsGreat brand, quality products. Presence of Marcus Blackmore.
    The challengesLack of collaboration or information sharing. Everyone looking out for themselves rather than the good of the company. Arrogant and unsupportive management. Inadequate documentation of processes. Overly complicated processes.
    5 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Area Manager
    Nov 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role
    One of the best employers
    The good thingsAmazing culture. Highly organised
    The challengesLots of knowledge required to keep up with product changes.
    2 people found this helpful
    2.0
    Marketing department
    Nov 2019
    Unsatisfying
    The good thingsWork life balance was fair
    The challengesDirect management was inappropriate and jobs encroached into role that included jobs not trained in. Under resourced dramatically, making it hard to perform my role successfully.
    4 people found this helpful
    1.0
    Forklift Driver
    Nov 2019
    Culture is terrible,communication is terrible
    The good thingsPay rate,although permanents are on more than Casual’s
    The challengesLots of things ,they say one thing but mean another
    6 people found this helpful
    3.0
    Healthcare Assistant
    Nov 2019
    Good reputable company with a great culture
    The good thingsPart time position -so flexible
    The challengesLimited area for development and promotion
    2 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Quality Associate
    May 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    Amazing
    The good thingsEverything. The. Management style and perks such as gym at work, cafe on site, pool are pretty good
    The challengesLack of career opportunities
    4 people found this helpful
    5.0
    Technical services veterinarian
    May 2019
    1 to 2 years in the role, current employee
    I feel like part of a big friendly family.
    The good thingsGym classes and wellbeing center. Ability to work in the garden. Staff cafe. Friendly atmosphere.
    The challengesIt can be difficult to move roles within the company.
    3 people found this helpful
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