The Lunatics Are Running The Asylum - Director Western Union Employee Review

1.0
18 Oct 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Interesting work when you are allowed to do it without interference. Some good people at middle / lower level in the company. Offering a service that people really need.

Cons

Am I the only person to have spotted that the CEO doesn't have a clue? Revenue down, profits down, customers switching, share price collapsed, and his 'strategy' in response is to fire people and travel around the world in luxury with his personal photographer and PR exec, posting pointless stories every day. Hanging around at the Gates and Clinton Foundation meetings talking about poverty. Talking about leadership at industry forums. Really ironic given his CEO package and total lack of leadership skills.

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5.0
1 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

A company with an inspiring mission that is beginning to transform, an executive team that has gotten much better with recent departures, the opportunity to make a difference every day

Cons

In Denver, there are a lot of negative employees

5.0
23 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Exciting time at a company in growth mode where your contributions make a big impact. Clear strategy in the digital, consumer services, and retail space and great people, teams, and leaders bringing it to life in the last year. Meaningful work and actually puts good in the world. Everything we deliver helps people and communities that faced challenges and lack of access / opportunities for generations. Not only do you get to focus on new tech but also what you deliver truly makes a difference in people’s lives. You’re not just serving ads or making rich people richer, you’re helping folks support their families, empower growth in developing nations, create a more connected world where people care for one another. Great growth opportunities and recognition from senior leaders in global forums.

Cons

Small groups negative people that are not open to change, evolution, new ideas but you will find that at any company and not just Western Union. The vast majority of people here are excited for where we are and the direction we are going.

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