A very challenging and political work environment among senior management. Poor Leadership. - Anonymous employee Mercer Employee Review

2.0
23 Apr 2012
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good Work Life Balance Team collaboration

Cons

Very conservative corporate culture, old school mentality prevails Senior Management on their own agenda, focused on business growth mostly Pay structure not aligned with Leadership Development or improving Management skills, leading to poor management and disrespect towards team members Teams face challenges with diversity, difficulties to bridge generational and cultural gaps People afraid/reluctant to actively participate or promote an innovative outlook and Leadership mentality OK pay, not the most competitive Goals communicated poorly Negative work environment, back stabbing and cannibalizing

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5.0
11 Jan 2026
Anonymous intern
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Pros

The leadership, communication, early career growth, and environment is very positive.

Cons

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3.0
20 Jun 2026
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Pros

-Trustworthy immediate colleagues -Good work/life balance and flexibility

Cons

-Little career pathing within company. Organization is extremely siloed, and cheap as they simply aren't interested in paying for small things to advance one's career like local industry conferences and events such as team holiday dinners that would have minimal impact on the company's bottom line. -Pay not aligned with skills or talent marketplace -One would think a benefits/career consultant would have decent pay and benefits. This is not the case

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