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Builders Mutual Insurance

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Builders Mutual Insurance reviews

3.9

71% would recommend to a friend

(138 total reviews)
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Mike Gerber

73% approve of CEO

76% positive business outlook

Builders Mutual Insurance has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 138 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Builders Mutual Insurance employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Insurance industry (3.6 stars).

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138 reviews
4.0
Jun 5, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

- Flexible work schedule. - Great benefits. - Majority of co-workers are pleasant to work with. - Ability to work from home. - Encouraged to take personal time off when needed. - Some employees in leadership roles are open-minded and have the ability/willingness to teach and lead their co-workers in a way that is beneficial to both the employee and the leader . They are truly invested in the people that report to them and want to see them succeed. They have the ability to teach in multiple different facets and are able to pick up on the different learning styles of the people they are leading.

Cons

- Experiencing some growing pains at the moment. - Some employees in leadership roles are not as open-minded and haven't shown the ability/willingness to teach and lead their co-workers in a way that is beneficial to both the employee and the leader . They don't seem to be as invested in the people that report to them and they teach in a way that is "one size fits" all, which is not as beneficial when leading multiple people with various learning styles.

1.0
May 31, 2023

Declining Morale

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Used to believe that employees were valued.

Cons

As an employee of Builders Mutual, I am compelled to express my opinion on the company's current state. Witnessing how Builders Mutual has deviated from what it once was is disheartening. Morale among employees is noticeably low. Many of us fear potential retaliation for speaking candidly about our concerns. The recent survey regarding a potential return to the office overlooks that our opinions genuinely matter. Despite our fears, we honestly conveyed our preference for working from home. The truth is that productivity flourishes in a remote work environment. With the proper monitoring and support systems, productivity can be effectively managed for remote workers. On the other hand, being physically present in the office does not necessarily translate to increased productivity. Time is undeniably our most valuable asset. The cumulative time spent preparing for office days, arranging childcare for extended hours, dealing with early drop-offs and late pickups for children, preparing lunches, selecting appropriate attire, and so on, adds up significantly. Not only does it consume precious time, but it also incurs additional expenses. Collecting all necessary items from the home office for the work office is an added inconvenience. Moreover, the daily commute to and from work proves to be a significant time vacuum. Once at the office, the constant interruptions and the need to maintain a friendly atmosphere further detract from our productivity. It is disheartening to leave work knowing that I am now behind on my tasks, especially when I realize I could have accomplished everything more efficiently from the comfort of my home. In addition, this situation leaves me with limited time to spend with my children after rushing home, preparing dinner, and quickly getting them to bed. The workload and timeframes with 100% accuracy make workers feel overwhelmed and frenzied. If the workload was not intense with eminent deadlines and Builders Mutual wanted camaraderie, people would be happy to play around on work time, but the workload is too extreme for this to be a reality. Seeing the misallocation of funds within the company could be more frustrating. The computer systems in place need to be updated, hindering our ability to perform at our best. Additionally, management enjoys relatively easy roles while those of us at lower levels within the organization are treated as insignificant cogs in the machine. Money is thrown at many things that take longer and create hostile circumstances for low-level employees putting out fires. When new things are implemented, try the items and have a team dedicated to the trial. Overall, I sincerely hope that Builders Mutual considers its employees' concerns and feedback. Addressing the issues at hand, such as embracing remote work, investing in modern technologies, and making workloads manageable, would go a long way in revitalizing morale and productivity within the company. In addition, it is crucial to recognize the value that every team member brings to the table, regardless of their position.

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