Has Potential, Good People, Bad Business Model Currently - Implementation Consultant Empower Employee Review

2.0
Mar 9, 2020
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Pros

Decent pay, good benefits, good people, good management

Cons

They're in a tough market (core). They need to sell volume to meet their bottom line. The only problem is that their sales are outpacing their capacity to implement the plans. They are working hard to staff implementation, they just aren't there yet. As of right now the plan load per consultant is way too high so the work is stressful and unfulfilling. The pay does not meet the work being done. I left after 3 months and I've never left a job in 22 years suddenly. Management is great and the training staff even better. They will get this figured out. Right now though, sales needs to put the brakes on for a little while to let the business staff appropriately and catch up. I see great potential in their core market. They have the right people in place, there is a major imbalance right now between sales and what implementation is capable of with current staffing. I emphasize RIGHT NOW. If considering this job I would ask where they are as far as staffing for the volumes. Right around 10-12 plans per consultant would work. They're working on it, just make sure they're there before committing.

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5.0
Jul 8, 2026
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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
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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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