Does Universum pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Universum employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Universum. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Universum?

31% of Universum employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Universum 3.3 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 2.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Universum?

Project Manager (12) , Consultant (8) , Key Account Manager (6) , Employer Branding Advisor (4) , Partner Relations Manager (4) , Employer Brand Manager (3) , Account Manager (2) , Advisor (2) , Business Analyst (2) , Country Manager (2) , Digital Marketing Specialist (2) , Digital Strategist (2) , Manager (2) , Marketing (2) , Sales (2)

What are the pros of working at Universum according to real employee reviews?

"great people that have ambition" ((in 20 reviews)); "Good team to be working with" ((in 13 reviews)); "Great culture" ((in 10 reviews)); "advancement opportunities for top performers" ((in 8 reviews)); "Lots of freedom and responsibility early on" ((in 7 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Universum according to real employee reviews?

"Low salaries and not a clear path for advancement" ((in 20 reviews)); "Bad Management" ((in 15 reviews)); "No training" ((in 6 reviews)); "Bad pay" ((in 4 reviews)); "Turnover rate globally is atrocious and until leadership does something that will continue to be the case" ((in 4 reviews))

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Universum Reviews

2.9

31% would recommend to a friend

(176 total reviews)

Yusuf Azoz

33% approve of CEO

38% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Diversity and inclusion

3.3

Work/Life balance

3.0

Culture and values

2.6

Compensation and benefits

2.6

Career opportunities

2.4

Senior management

Universum has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 176 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Universum employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Management and consulting industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

176 reviews

1.0

16 Dec 2025

Save yourself - stay away

Employer brand manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Well-meaning, kind-hearted employees in Stockholm

Cons

Losing money, market share and people Survey and technology outdated 3 CEOs in 3 years 4 different owners in 5 years Sold to a "corporate carve out" PE firm Unfortunately not the company it once was

3.0

10 Dec 2025

Interesting business - not great people management

Key account manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Fun line of business, great clients.

Cons

Poor people management: low investments in training, virtually no career opportunities.

4.0

12 Oct 2025

A sad story of demise.

Manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

One time was a great company. Killed by Stepstone and poor leadership. Good product, great colleagues. High quality legacy.

Cons

Years of poor senior leadership. Constant cuts and reduction.

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