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GCG Financial

Now known as Alera Group

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Best Place to work, Great leadership and AMAZING co workers! - Employee Benefits Account Manager GCG Financial Employee Review

5.0
Apr 11, 2022
Recommend
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Pros

In a time when a lot of companies are trying to figure out the best way to maximize their workforce's performance by providing a better work/life balance, GCG Financial has nailed it. Our new Work Where Best policy completely captures the flexibility and balance the employees want in a workplace. The people are kind and authentic which creates a warm and motivated culture. There is plenty of room for growth and lots of encouragement and support for those who wish to do so. Sky is the limit, you can carve out your own path here and be supported while you do. The benefits are generous and their attention paid to health both mental and physical is on point. There is also a great sense of pride shared between everyone you work with. It is easy to look forward to going to work every day especially when you know the company you are working for values you and where your voice is truly heard! The leadership team is caring and supportive, I have many strong women to look up to and to aspire to be like. My leader understands me and how I work best. She frequently guides me but clears the path so that I can grow and shine. I am super proud of my team and all that they have accomplished. These people treat you like a beloved family member and I am better off for having worked with them. GCG still feels like a mom and pop shop with the perks of a large corporation. Best decision of my life coming to work for GCG Financial.

Cons

That I haven't worked here longer!

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5.0
Feb 27, 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Working at Alera Group Midwest (Formerly GCG Financial) is the best career move I have made. I have seen it grow from GCG Financial to Alera Group Midwest and with it, all of the exciting changes that have happened. Alera Group Midwest will let you go as far as you want to go in your career. All you have to do is share with them what you want to do with you career. They will help you map it out and help you achieve it. You just have to have the ambition and drive to put in the work. The leadership here will be beside you to back you up. The team you work with will collaborate with you for your clients to have a great client experience. I am not going to say it is all rainbows and sunshine, because we all know no place is. We have our little struggles at times, but it never anything major and nothing that doesn't make us stronger and better. We grow together. What I will say is that Alera Group Midwest takes their clients seriously and their employees seriously; but stops plenty of times along the way to laugh with all of us and to make sure that we are all heard, each and every one of us. If you want to be a part of something wonderful and build a career that you can be proud of, Alera Group Midwest is the place you want to be.

Cons

Alera Group Midwest, like any other company has downsides. If I had find them I would say that in the growth mode from GCG to Alera Group Midwest, we didn't anticipate some of the "hard feelings" the long timers would have at letting go of some of the previous way of doing things. Transitions are hard. For some, it has been tough and while the growth has been positive, Alera Group Midwest needs to recognize the feelings that may still be attached.

5.0
May 28, 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

GCG strives to live by it's tagline of "Be Well, Do Well, Plan on it". Employees are not micro-managed but are empowered to take ownership in their roles and are encouraged to develop new skills and participate in continued education programs. The company is very community oriented and encourages employees to participate in charitable events through the monthly Generous Community Giving program. Benefits and additional perks such as a 70 minute paid lunch, birthdays and anniversary celebrations, flexibility to accomodate family needs, flexible work hours, jean days and wellness initiatives are a part of the family culture that makes this a great place to work. We work hard and play hard...Due to our CEO's strategic planning and foresight...GCG is growing and has survived some of the hardest times. GCG is about relationships and focusing on those relationships; client relationships, employee relationships and management relationships.

Cons

Due to being a mid-sized company there are fewer possible jobs to move into...career advancement is not readily available as it wold be in a larger company.

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