Old school ways but tries to act current - Anonymous employee State Farm Employee Review

3.0
Aug 13, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good salaries and family oriented. Very safe employment as they don't have very many layoffs and offer other opportunities. Very strong financially and never acts in an ethically challenged manner.

Cons

Upper management really doesn't listen to employees. Too many sacred cows and if you voice relevant feedback, it is either ignored or they place political spin so they don't have to make changes. They are so focused on diversity and inclusion that unless you are a member of some minority group, there is little opportunity for advancement. Developmental opportunities or promotions are provided to employees with less experience and knowledge but who fit into some minority group. If you aren't in certain demographics, you can forget opportunity, no matter how hard you work or your qualifications. No one knows the criteria for being promotable in this company because words and actions do not agree. Once you are past 35 years old, your opportunity will be extremely limited.

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Cons

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3.0
Mar 8, 2018
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Pros

(At the time) Fair pay and predictable bonus structure They were pretty good at covering travel expenses and paying them back quickly Diverse workforce & diversity initiatives Fun and funny coworkers Opportunities for growth Again, this was all four years ago and has likely changed

Cons

(At the time and now, according to other comments) Arrogant to a fault Total lack of innovation & willingness to innovate Odd attachment to the company's past (which prevents progress) High number of veterans (20+ years) who are determined to get that retirement money, and therefore, are resistant to change and technology Heavy reliance on command and control management style Poor decision-making that leads to losses of all kinds

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