There Is Better Out There, May Try Fidelity Next - Good Training Is Key - Retirement Representative Empower Employee Review

3.0
Aug 4, 2019
Recommend
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Pros

Good pay and benefits, but needs to compete with Fidelity which is already offering student loan payback, and a 7% match. Supervisors seem well-informed, better than some of the managers One on one's with your manager to see how you're doing. Overtime and overtime pay Prizes can be won

Cons

Short breaks, and lunches so inside most of the day Expensive, but not so healthy or delicious food Poor training, not a united front, different answers given to customers Outdated practices Poor retention rate Parking is not great The way recognition is done is strange to me. A lot of people are doing a great job, and I'm not saying that everyone should get a prize or a shoutout, but figure out how to show your people that they're doing a great job even if a customer hasn't offered feedback. No separate sick leave. Why not have 5 separate days for sick leave along with PTO? Think colds, periods, emergencies, bereavement, car accidents,etc...wouldn't it be good to not have to tap into your personal time off? The job can be stressful at times, so this would be a nice incentive. Instead of offering hotel stays when the conditions are terrible, why not have an area of beds within the center or close the center altogether for rep safety? Train more remote workers for this purpose. It would save the company money. Working remotely isn't immediate or even soon after you train, but in the interview, it seemed like a given. It's not. Some managers are better than others. Unfortunately, you are assigned a manager and if they're not as proactive then its kind of a disadvantage to you. Managers that encourage their reps, see opportunities for them to advance, and teach them as much as possible are great managers. Depending on who you're assigned to, you may not get that.

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

I like working here, I find the work life balance with this role to be ideal, and remote opportunities are regularly available at the company ever since the pandemic. Unlimited PTO and I don't have feel guilty to use it, team structure really helps when people are out of the office. Receive good salary for my part of the country, with yearly raises and bonus based on merit.

Cons

I don't have many cons, I would say it would depend on your manager, as is the case with most positions in this world. I've had amazing managers with my time here and some mediocre managers, but overall the job has been good enough to weather the storm of a bad boss.

5.0
Jun 11, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Many smart people genuinely want to grow & succeed; An excellent long term strategic vision backed by long term oriented investors; Ample growth opportunities at a business that is very well positioned for long term growth. Leaders that genuinely care about their people. Remote work is truly an advantage - just the lack of a commute makes a large difference. Opportunity to be at the ground level of a company that will develop a much stronger national brand over the next decade.

Cons

Delivery & Execution are areas that are truly challenging in the high growth/evolutionary environment that Empower is in today. Cultural changes are happening within the business that create some competing priorities, though Sr. Leaders continue to lead through this. Working with people across the US means don't expect a normal schedule - early / late starts and working lunches are the norm.

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