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      Horrible Environment, High Turnover, Broken Compensation Programs - Anonymous employee First Western Financial Employee Review

      1.0
      May 31, 2019
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Location and office is appealing.

      Cons

      Incentive compensation plans are broken as the goals aren't attainable. The company hasn't hit budget expectations one single year in its 15 years in business. CEO and CFO are horrible leaders and there will never be a change made at the top. CFO is essentially running the company and she points fingers versus taking responsibility for a broken organization (that she created). Turnover is extraordinarily high and compensation being offered for openings is way below average.

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      5.0
      May 12, 2025
      Manager
      Recommend
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      Pros

      Lots of good things about First Western

      Cons

      No issues worth mentioning here

      2.0
      Mar 11, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Business outlook

      Pros

      Branch leadership and coworkers are fantastic, and operate with a great teamwork mentality. Always feel supported by the team. Work life balance is good.

      Cons

      CEO/COO constantly find ways to decrease headcount and bonuses regardless of end of year performance vs goals. Yet they always get their bonuses. Neither seems apprised to what actually goes on day-to-day in the revenue generating sections of the firm. Tone deaf communication from the C suite, hindering the work of quality leaders below the c suite level. 401k match vests over 4 years, which defeats the purpose. They make you pay for parking at the office they require you to go to every day.

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