Beware - Communications Strategist Empower Employee Review

Lack of Trust: I was promised a promotion, but was not awarded it after being led on for 5 months even though I met the definition of the senior role while also doing the work 2 additional roles. I was not provided any feedback on how I could improve myself to get a promotion the next time. Poor Management: The team was told by a senior leader that despite 7 departures from the team within a 8 month period, there would be nothing done to retain talent. No Financial Equity: Being part of one of many acquisitions, I was not paid the same rate as an Empower equivalent role for 11 months before I assumed this role. If I had stayed in my previous role, I still wouldn’t have had my pay scale aligned. They also constantly mention the markets as an excuse to cut spending for everything, including promotions, hiring, travel, and bonuses/raises. Too Acquisition Focused: The organization is so focused on rivaling Fidelity that they constantly acquire competitors even though they haven't even completed the work that they have on their plate. I was pulled back to be shared with my old acquired area because leadership would not approve of vacant positions to be backfilled. Because of this work, I was supposed to get a bonus however that also was not delivered upon.