Changes Have Come, Still a Lot To Do - Anonymous employee Empower Employee Review

3.0
21 Oct 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

An industry leader with respected corporate leadership. It's growing quickly in merger mode, and there are opportunities to excel in a number of areas. Both the Denver and Andover campuses are nice facilities with a number of worthwhile amenities.

Cons

Mergers have a bit of a chaotic element attached, and this merger is no different in that regard. Some areas of the company are handling it better than others. Still much too vertical in terms of corporate culture; the rank and file have little interaction with corporate leadership, and engagement is falling again after the initial excitement that came with new leadership. Probably the most embarrassing aspect, particularly in light of the business GWF is in, is the company match to the 401(k). It's roughly average for corporate America, but it's very low for the industry that claims to be leading the way to America's retirement future. Leading by example doesn't seem to be in the cards.

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Flexible Schedule Unlimited PTO Competent Management

Cons

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Pros

Many smart people genuinely want to grow & succeed; An excellent long term strategic vision backed by long term oriented investors; Ample growth opportunities at a business that is very well positioned for long term growth. Leaders that genuinely care about their people. Remote work is truly an advantage - just the lack of a commute makes a large difference. Opportunity to be at the ground level of a company that will develop a much stronger national brand over the next decade.

Cons

Delivery & Execution are areas that are truly challenging in the high growth/evolutionary environment that Empower is in today. Cultural changes are happening within the business that create some competing priorities, though Sr. Leaders continue to lead through this. Working with people across the US means don't expect a normal schedule - early / late starts and working lunches are the norm.

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