Fair Place to work, Below industry salaries - Corporate Travel Counselor American Express Employee Review

4.0
Aug 29, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

HR and Company policies are fair. The employee need not fear filing a complaint or airing a grievance. The annual review process is also fair, employees are given an adequate opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and contribution to the company. Performance feedback is provided on a regular basis. There are also many employee recognition programs and opportunities to move about between departments.

Cons

Compensation - Amex works with what they call "Compensation Bands", meaning there is a salary range for each postion and a salary cap for each position. EX - a compensation band for a a management position could range between 60k - 70k. Management decides where you fall. When positing for a position within the company, it's very difficult to rise above your existing band. You'll probably start on the low end of the compensation band in the next position. Often times, employees leave the company to obtain a better salary elsewhere (higher than their current "band)and then return so they can make the jump into the next compensation bracket. Medical Benefits are sub-standard. There are high deductions from your paycheck and high co-pays and deductibles.

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Pros

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Cons

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5.0
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Pros

They have fantastic pay for the position you're in, and they teach you interesting and engaging utility of modern technology mixed with legacy fundamentals. I've learned quite a bit while AmEx while getting paid more than fairly - I'd recommend a stretch here to whomever may be reading this!

Cons

The Company is huge, and at times it may take more than a little time to get recognized for your abilities and the growth you've had. There's a reason there is a "only way up is out" reputation exists for some enterprise companies...

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