Is Empower a good company to work for?

Empower has an overall rating of 3.8 out of 5, based on over 2,536 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 7% over the last 12 months. 71% of employees would recommend working at Empower to a friend and 70% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Empower have been left by employees working as Vice President , Senior Relationship Manager and Director .

Does Empower pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Empower employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Empower. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Empower?

71% of Empower employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Empower 3.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.9 for culture and values and 3.6 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Empower?

Software Developer (58) , Retirement Representative (57) , Customer Service Representative (55) , Retirement Consultant (46) , Manager (42) , Retirement Specialist (37) , Software Engineer (34) , Senior Software Engineer (33) , Director (31) , Specialist (31) , Associate Specialist (30) , Senior Retirement Consultant (30) , Client Services Manager (29) , Relationship Manager (29) , Analyst (26)

What are the pros of working at Empower according to real employee reviews?

"Benefits are good and not overly expensive." ((in 269 reviews)); "Good work life balance and few teams are really good" ((in 141 reviews)); "Great people within the company and enjoy spending time with each other outside of work." ((in 125 reviews)); "Pay is good and competetive" ((in 106 reviews)); "work from home is good" ((in 98 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Empower according to real employee reviews?

"No training whatsoever" ((in 45 reviews)); "Upper management is clueless and tells our Director and VP we cannot hire more people." ((in 25 reviews)); "Long hours (for my role)" ((in 18 reviews)); "some very old technologies" ((in 14 reviews)); "Lack of diversity" ((in 5 reviews))

What are employees saying about Empower layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Empower layoffs and their outlook for job security at Empower in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Empower locations?

Denver , Greenwood Village , Greenwood Village , Overland Park , Milwaukee , Boston , Andover , Hartford , Englewood , New York , Houston , Colorado Springs , Los Angeles , Scranton , Dallas , Kansas City , Phoenix , Charlotte , Atlanta , Washington , Philadelphia , Kansas City , Dubuque , Miami , Orlando , Newark , Somerset , Detroit , Austin , Chicago

Empower reviews

3.8

71% would recommend to a friend

(2,430 total reviews)

Edmund F. Murphy III

80% approve of CEO

70% positive business outlook

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Empower has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 2,430 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Empower employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

2K reviews

4.0

Dec 11, 2024

Decent

Accountant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good pay for a local company in a LCOL area. Some flexibility with scheduling.

Cons

Some upper management struggles that send ripples effects to employees.

Empower Response

1y

Thank you for your honest feedback. We’re pleased you find our compensation competitive and appreciate the scheduling flexibility. We acknowledge the impact leadership decisions can have throughout the organization and are committed to ensure all associates felt seen and heard.

1.0

Dec 10, 2024

Mis-leading Job Posting

Sr specialist it service center

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

The company provides opportunities for professional growth and exposure to a variety of IT challenges. Collaborative work environment with supportive colleagues. Competitive benefits package.

Cons

The job description is not 100% transparent with job candidates. For example, there is a 24-hour on-call schedule within the IT department that applies to both current and future employees. The schedule requires employees to be on-call from Friday at 7 PM MST through the following Friday at 6 AM MST. During this time, employees are compensated only for the time spent answering incoming calls, not for their availability. Additionally, employees may be required to return to work after each on-call day, despite the demanding 24/7 schedule, which can lead to burnout and negatively impact work-life balance. Furthermore, employees may be given the opportunity to volunteer for OCONUS (outside continental U.S.) travel. While this can be a valuable experience, it comes with significant challenges. Be prepared for long hours and potential health risks, as traveling OCONUS for business or leisure can expose employees to illness and other unforeseen circumstances.

Empower Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. We always encourage associates to speak up, share ideas, and provide honest feedback so we can constantly improve both the associate and customer experience.

5.0

Dec 9, 2024

Great Company

Senior financial advisor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great company with awesome benefits

Cons

It is a big company so could be seen as good or bad for someone.

Empower Response

1y

Thank you for your feedback. Our business continues to growth, and we strive to constantly improve and simplify for the benefit of our customers and associates.

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