Well....don't do it - Assistant Vice President AXA Employee Review

1.0
15 Jan 2010
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Vacation time is nice, if you have a manager that leaves you alone on vacation.

Cons

Reorganizations gallore. I have worked for AXA for 8 years. We've had 3 name changes and am now going on my 9th reorg. Upper management does not understand life insurance. (Our full name is AXA Equitable Life Insurance Company). We have limited products and most of our captive sales force does not even sell our product. What does that tell you. Reviews are a joke. We have a 1-5 scale. No one is allowed above a 4. I was just told that the scale has been shrunk again. I guess it will be no one is allowed above a 3, which is "satisfactory" according to HR. 2 is unsatisfactory and a 1 I guess is failing. I'm done working my butt off for the company and am actively searching for a job. Oh, so are most of the people in my department -- we are all fed up. The ones who aren't are waiting for retirement.

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Pros

Strong work–life balance: Working hours are generally reasonable, and personal time is respected. Stable and reputable company: AXA is a well-established global organization with long-term stability. Clear processes and governance: Well-defined procedures help reduce ambiguity and manage risk effectively. Global exposure: Opportunity to work with international teams and align with global standards. Professional working environment: Emphasis on compliance, ethics, and accountability. Learning opportunities: Access to training, documentation, and structured knowledge resources. Predictable workload: Less firefighting compared to fast-paced startups.

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Slow decision-making: Multiple approval layers can delay execution and innovation. Limited flexibility in processes: Strong governance may feel restrictive for employees who prefer autonomy. Compensation growth can be gradual: Salary increases and promotions may be slower compared to startups or tech firms. Change management can be conservative: Adopting new tools or approaches often takes time. Bureaucracy: Documentation and compliance requirements can feel heavy at times. Innovation pace varies by team: Some teams move faster than others depending on leadership and region.

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