Once a leader, now struggling to maintain market share due to poor leadership - Applications Architect Western Union Employee Review

2.0
Jan 29, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good benefits, good technology, a good amount of challenges, new products and services being developed on a regular basis, recognizable brand.

Cons

Poor leadership, unengaged HR, poor culture, lack of focus, constant downsizing, mediocre products and services, shrinking market share, reactive management, poor communication.

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5.0
Apr 4, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Very exciting times at Western Union with the pending acquisition of Intermex and a lot of the announcements around wallets and digital assets

Cons

The international offices seem to do a good job around cultural and office events while the US seems to lack this in some areas.

3.0
Jun 29, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Understand that traditional remittances are dying

Cons

Not enough resources available to drive transformation. Legacy tech. Outdated systems, processes. Too much work expected per employee.

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