Lack of imagination - Anonymous employee Empower Employee Review

3.0
Sep 29, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The on-site cafeteria is really nice and the food is pretty tasty. Starting off the compensation is fairly good but average when compared to other financial companies. Structurally the company is organized and has a good idea of where/how to staff certain positions.

Cons

Clicky when it comes to management and their favorites. If you do not open up and are talkative/friendly, you will likely be passed up for a promotion. 10% cap on any change in position, even into management. This prevents people from jumping into a higher position, as you would likely become exempt and work longer hours for less pay.

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

Empower fully supports work life balance. They also support and encourage community service. I like the fact that they match not only by monetary contributions, they also match actual volunteer hours with money. Management at all levels is committed and invested in you professionally and personally.

Cons

None that I have found.

2.0
Jun 22, 2026
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Pros

It is a consistent paycheck in an industry that isn't going anywhere. The benefits are average to slightly below average. If you are lucky, your immediate manager will be a real person and not just a faceless suit.

Cons

A caution to the culture : Empower is more interested in APPEARING to be a good place to work instead of actually being a good place to work. The employees were instructed by HR to leave a Glassdoor review IF we enjoy working at Empower. They made no mention of everyone leaving honest feedback regardless of their feelings about the company. That is incredibly telling about the culture and priorities of the company.

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