Forward Financing reviews

4.8

96% would recommend to a friend

(289 total reviews)
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Jason Mullins

99% approve of CEO

97% positive business outlook

Forward Financing has an employee rating of 4.8 out of 5 stars, based on 289 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Forward Financing employee rating is 33% above average for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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289 reviews
3.0
Dec 1, 2023

Good place to learn for a few years

Anonymous employee
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Pros

- Company is over staffed at the lower levels, good work life balance - Incredible amount of focus and energy goes into People related functions, groups, and events - You can make a couple quick moves up the ladder early on in your career and work with great people in the process - Really is a fun place to work at times

Cons

- The business is unfortunately left exposed to numerous different economic pressures which causes extended periods of high stress and intense micro-management - Middle management largely consists of long tenured employees who are much better suited as individual contributors - Employees deserve a more direct conversation on their career paths, paired with stronger management and coaching

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Forward Financing Response
2y
We appreciate you taking the time to leave us a review and are happy to hear that work-life-balance and our culture are pros for you. That said, we also value your transparency as a current employee. It's true that we are subject to the volatility of the economy - however we aim to be transparent and up front with our employees about company performance so that everyone is empowered to make decisions that support our business. We rely on our mission and team to be our north star and prioritize both when making strategic decisions. We also acknowledge that with our growth has come challenges. At times, when an organization is faced with serious challenges, it can be necessary for the most experienced leaders to dig in and support the teams, with the goal of coming out stronger on the other side. This is typical for organizations and is not unique to Forward. Unfortunately, situations like this can unintentionally feel as though the leader is micro-managing rather than supporting the team in navigating the challenges. We recognize that and are working on how to do that in a way that feels complementary to the skills and expertise of the team leads. Most importantly, we want our team to know that our people are what makes our organization so special and taking care of them is a top priority for us. We do strive to live out our core values -- Keep it Real, Act with Kindness, Shoot for Extraordinary, and Drive the Mission -- every day. We value your perspective -- if you're comfortable sharing additional feedback, please reach out to someone on the People and Culture team. We are committed to transparency and are always open to feedback on how we can improve. Thank you for being a member of the Forward team.
5.0
Nov 14, 2023
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Pros

Amazing benefits, thoughtful leadership, and great work/life balance. Management is great at taking feedback and really cares what employees think. For the first time in my career, I can see myself staying at this company long-term.

Cons

Working in a space that is subject to economic uncertainty can lead to instability and job insecurity. Leadership does a great job of keeping teams up-to-date on our performance, that being said.

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Forward Financing Response
2y
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We really value your transparency and are thrilled to hear that you can see yourself staying at Forward for the long-term. At Forward, maintaining a friendly, collaborative, inclusive, transparent culture is a top priority for us. We believe that our team is what makes our organization so special, thats why we take investing in our people so seriously. Like any business, we are subject to the volatility of the economy - however we aim to be transparent and up front with our employees about company performance so that everyone is empowered to make decisions that support our business. We rely on our mission and team to be our north star and prioritize both when making strategic decisions. Thank you for being a part of the team and for helping us drive our mission forward!
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