TIAA reviews

3.7

65% would recommend to a friend

(4,008 total reviews)

Thasunda Brown Duckett

55% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

TIAA has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 4,008 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The TIAA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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4K reviews
5.0
Jul 21, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The Company is fit and fair and very diverse. Employees become "Participants" through the Company's 401(k) plan. Like a "credit union", the Company's assets are held by the Participants, who are also the employees of not-for-profit institutions: schools, colleges, universities, research centers, art & culture orgainizations, health care providers & facilities, etc. The Company is not a "corporation", so there is no "corporate" mentality; it's all business. Great "benefits" for health (including onsite medical clinics), fitness club reimbursement, free life and health coaching through Aetna, gernerous 401(k) contribution by Company, subsidized public transit, free memberships to local organizations, great volunteer program and support, sponsors a Toastmasters Club. There is a fantastic "Cybrary", i.e., online access to library and information sources and it is managed by a real "cybrarian", a master-degree librarian. People are friendly and collegial at all levels and across levels. Has a new "wiki" for "Knowledge Management" (KM). People enjoy their work and being on their Teams. There is "fun with a purpose" in the Company. An annual "Cultural Survey" fairly and completely assesses the work atmosphere and attitudes of the employees. The Company has "class" and "cache'". People are proud to work for the Company and be a part of it. The Company is dynamic and conservative in its solid values that support individuality, integrity, work ethics, and knowledge. The Company is absolutely dedicated to its clients, its "Participants". The Company is growing financially.

Cons

The Company cafeteria's food is, at times and for certain items, a bit "pricey". Has a great dress code but it is not "enforced" sufficiently.

2.0
Jul 6, 2009
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good compensation, seemingly more secure than other financial services cos., sr. mgmt. seems to focus on cutting non-personnel expense before exploring layoff decisions

Cons

Communication between/within areas is slow and sometimes non-existent, near zero focus on IT infrastructure development, lack of professionalism in HR division and other areas, business operations seem old and out-dated

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