Good place to work - Anonymous employee Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

4.0
Jan 3, 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Very ethical company that really does make sure that decisions are based around what is best for the policy owners. A few other pros about Northwestern Mutual are that they offer a pension plan (vested after five years of employment), matching 401K, onsite health clinic (staffed by quad med), onsite fitness centers (at both campuses),

Cons

Some people who are more tenured here take what they have for granted and don't realize how good they have it so any time a change is made they complain. Overall: - I think we need to do better at communicating on a variety of levels. - We need to communicate more effectively across silos - some progress is beign made, but there is still a lot of room for improvement, - getting the input of the right people before decisions are made - we have enough meetings, lets make sure the right people are there, - providing open and honest feedback - we are a "nice" culture - which is great but we can still be 'nice' and give each other honest feedback.

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5.0
Jul 13, 2026
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Pros

The company has an immense amount of resources to help employees be successful. They also invest so much into the professional development of their employees.

Cons

It's not an easy role to be in. You have to take personal risk and step out of your comfort zone. There's a lot of ups and downs in the role

5.0
Jun 17, 2026
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Pros

This internship has allowed me to get real world experience from the very beginning. I've learned how to use LinkedIn Recruiter, make scheduling and screening phone calls, and gotten to shadow the Director of Recruitment during interviews. Compared to other internships that I applied for, Northwestern Mutual has allowed me to have far more exposure to what a real career in recruiting could look like. The office has a great energy and culture, and I am able to participate in fun team events, like going to the Cardinals baseball game. As for career growth, I really admire the emphasis that Northwestern Mutual places on growth and development. Through my time spent around this company, I've been personally and professionally challenged to grow. I've been given books to read, attended leadership meetings, and been given the opportunity to dive deep into my strengths. The management here has encouraged me to explore and shadow different roles to help me make an informed decision about what kind of careers I want to pursue after graduation. Overall, I can't recommend this company enough! They are truly focused on serving their clients well, and developing employees to reach their full potential.

Cons

None, I've had a great experience! This is an environment of growth, so it can require moments of being challenged and stretched to do things outside your comfort zone. I could see some people being uncomfortable with growth, so it's not the environment for everyone! But if you are willing to lean in, it will make such an impact on your life.

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