Securian Financial reviews

Lower than industry pay. The company 401k contribution and the yearly bonus are the same thing, so it is not as much a bonus as it is just a company retirement contribution. To thrive in management, you must assimilate down to the most petty detail. The company is afraid of failure and punishes risk takers when they do not succeed. This pretty much kills innovative approaches to do things. Very concerned about little things that do not matter,like the text of your internal email signature or the way an IT person dresses.

Securian only hires for entry level positions and then promotes associates from within. This sounds appealing for those looking for a long term stable career, however, it breeds management and 'experienced' associates who lack innovation and creativity. No fresh ideas are allowed to break into the Securian atmosphere since higher grade positions are not posted externally and new associates' ideas are stifled due to their lack of experience. Securian management fails to recognize the talents of younger associates. Many associates with 3-5 years of experience become frustrated due to lack of respect. As younger associates tire of not being heard and many are passed up for promotions, they leave. The remaining associates are those who fit the Securian culture, and a new generation of management is born.