Will NOT allow flexible remote work - Manager Newrez Employee Review

1.0
25 Jun 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Adapted to the pandemic and quickly transitioned to remote work in 2020.

Cons

All evidence points to the fact that this company is going to require everyone to return to the office full time with no flexibility to WFH for top performers. Baron Silverstein the president of the parent company, Newrez, is blind to the fact that he is requiring an unnecessary hassle, commute, and juggle for many individuals who are capable of doing everything remote. This is to stay true to his “new” vision of the company culture which is anything but future thinking. Jack Navarro (who has worked in a hybrid environment for years!) and other company leaders should consider advocating for the employees.

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Newrez Response
4y
Thank you for your feedback. We understand you have serious concerns about our remote work opportunities. Unfortunately, it’s difficult for us to respond appropriately to anonymous reviews, so we encourage you to take advantage of our “open-door” policy and share your thoughts with senior management or someone in Human Resources. We always strive to emphasize and improve our culture that values everyone, and we need everyone’s input—including yours—to grow and advance.

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5.0
5 Jul 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I get to work remotely. They have a good retirement plan/401K. I work autonomously with very little oversight, meaning there's no micromanaging. They are great with holidays and time off. Very inclusive and socially aware. Those are two reasons I've remained employed by them.

Cons

The salary is lower than preferred. I've worked two years with zero pay increase because "no pay increases for remoter employees". The health insurance is lacking and not fantastic, but I'm not sure that's really a con since nearly every health insurance plan in America is lacking.

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Newrez Response
2d
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're glad to hear you value the time off and inclusive culture. We also appreciate your perspective on compensation and benefits. Feedback like yours helps us continue to evaluate and improve the employee experience.
2.0
1 Jul 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Great work/life balance - Awesome coworkers - Lots of opportunities to try new things and be innovative

Cons

- Senior leadership does not value remote workers and doesn't get to know them/engage with them - Frequently lays off remote employees, regardless of performance, achievements, or job role, sometimes without offering options to move or relocate. They also on occasion use underhanded tactics to pressure remote employees to leave so they don't have to pay out severance. Lastly, unless required by your state's law, they never pay out your remaining time off - If you start underpaid, you will remain underpaid even after promotions - Job performance does not impact yearly bonuses/increases. Pay doesn't keep up with inflation

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Newrez Response
2d
Thank you for sharing your experience. Your feedback matters, and we’ll make sure it’s reviewed by our team as we continue working to improve. We appreciate you taking the time to let us know your thoughts.
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