Great-West Financial = Great Place To Work - Anonymous employee Empower Employee Review

5.0
Feb 14, 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

This company has treated me tremendously since I was hired back in 2009. Maybe I am "old school", but if you are a dedicated, hard working employee, you will be provided with a wealth of advancement opportunities in this company. Are things going to be handed to you just for showing up and doing a so-so job ... no. But, that is not the way the business world works. Again, if you have a decent work ethic, you work hard and you are dedicated - you will be treated VERY FAIRLY and you can have a great career at Great-West!

Cons

The only thing I can think of is that there has been a shift in policy that does not permit you to carry over any unused paid annual leave (PAL) year to year. In the past, you could carry over up to 80 hours of unused time year to year.

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5.0
Jun 18, 2026
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Pros

Empower fully supports work life balance. They also support and encourage community service. I like the fact that they match not only by monetary contributions, they also match actual volunteer hours with money. Management at all levels is committed and invested in you professionally and personally.

Cons

None that I have found.

5.0
Jun 11, 2026
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Pros

Many smart people genuinely want to grow & succeed; An excellent long term strategic vision backed by long term oriented investors; Ample growth opportunities at a business that is very well positioned for long term growth. Leaders that genuinely care about their people. Remote work is truly an advantage - just the lack of a commute makes a large difference. Opportunity to be at the ground level of a company that will develop a much stronger national brand over the next decade.

Cons

Delivery & Execution are areas that are truly challenging in the high growth/evolutionary environment that Empower is in today. Cultural changes are happening within the business that create some competing priorities, though Sr. Leaders continue to lead through this. Working with people across the US means don't expect a normal schedule - early / late starts and working lunches are the norm.

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