good and bad - Senior Project Manager Northwestern Mutual Employee Review

2.0
Oct 30, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

the people - until layoff's / voluntary terms; very intelligent colleagues who you can learn a lot from the flexibility - they are a very family friendly organization benefits - decent, although becoming more average

Cons

leadership - It's possible to be publicly ridiculed in a meeting, I witnessed it several times to various individuals. Lack of compassion and empathy from leadership. Pace - very fast paced - be ready to pivot in a moments notice (not always a bad thing but can cause undue stress and anxiety when coupled with leadership who have no EQ) Pay - don't pay enough for the work completed. Other orgs pay better and with less stress Instability - when I first started at this org, I thought it was a very stable company.. however, there have been multiple rounds of layoffs just this year. One recent layoff occurred after "leadership" did a town hall and said there wouldn't be any more layoffs, further eroding trust. In addition, layoffs were not conducted with compassion (leadership issue) and I heard from colleagues no one even spoke with them, their access was just gone. Terrible considering years of service some of these people provided.

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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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