Financially sound company. Relaxed work environment. - Anonymous employee CME Group Employee Review

4.0
May 27, 2010
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Financially sound company. Rewards adequately based on performance. Promotional opportunities are available. Opportunities to work with the management right away.

Cons

Company was a little quick to halt salary increases and reduce bonuses as many other companies were making pay cuts, although the stock price increased about $125 a share during 2009. I'm not sure how necessary the pay cuts were since the company was in sound financial condition. May have been a "preemptive strike" if you will.

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Cons

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Cons

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