Great company with great people! - User Experience Manager RLI Employee Review

5.0
Sep 10, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Stable and well-run company. Win-as-a-team attitude, with a lot of cross-functional collaboration between departments. Purposeful effort placed on nurturing a good culture. Leadership seems very invested in the people. Awesome culture to be a part of!

Cons

Leadership still seems to have some outdated opinions around remote work, but RLI already has a size-able remote work force and continues to hire remote workers, so messaging from leadership is a little confusing. General preference seems to be in-office, especially if located near a physical hub (which is totally fine!), but the engrained bias toward in-office seems to detract from our potential to purposely evolve, grow, and welcome talent wherever we can find it, so we can remain innovative. All that said, RLI has a great culture for a reason, and I can certainly understand some hesitancy in making big, sudden changes that could negatively impact that. I wouldn't want that. I appreciate a thoughtful approach rather than making sweeping changes just because of what other companies are doing. RLI should collectively do what is right to preserve its stability, culture *and* its innovative edge.

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Cons

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Pros

RLI has a strong employee-ownership culture and a work environment where people are trusted to take ownership of what they do. The company is relatively flat, which gives employees visibility, access to leadership, and a better understanding of how their work affects the broader organization. Senior management is approachable in a way I have not experienced at other companies, and there is a real effort to listen to employee feedback through direct conversations, exit interviews, and companywide surveys. I also appreciate working with people who care about doing their jobs well and understand that their performance and conduct affect the company as a whole. For employees who are self-starters, think strategically, and take pride in their work, RLI can be a very positive place to build a career.

Cons

Because RLI is relatively flat and gives people a lot of ownership, it may not be the best fit for someone who wants a highly structured environment, frequent direction, or a clearly mapped career path at every step. Advancement and development often require self-advocacy, patience, resourcefulness, and a willingness to look for opportunities rather than waiting for them to be handed to you. That is not necessarily a negative, but it can be an adjustment depending on what type of environment someone is used to.

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RLI Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience and for highlighting the aspects of our culture that make RLI unique. We're proud to foster an environment built on ownership, accessibility and meaningful employee feedback, and we appreciate your perspective on the opportunities that come with taking initiative and shaping your own career path.
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