Hierachy, politics and powerpoint define this company - Anonymous employee State Street Employee Review

2.0
Dec 14, 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Average pay and benefits. Some opportunities for internal transfers.

Cons

I worked for Global HR department. The culture and environment in this organization is declining and just feels sad. Management power wars are obvious and so is transferring of US jobs to "low cost locations" that will continue into the next year. My recommendation is to avoid this company if you want to control your how your career should be going (or not). Also noticed archaic management skill sets, where there is no respect for employees or individuals and you cannot communicate to management unless you have a specific powerpoint and maintain a strict minute agenda at the meeting to speak. Certainly not an environment that promotes and rewards ideas from within. Consultants and third parties are respected more than internal employees and management makes it known.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
May 14, 2026
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Pros

Remote work is (rarely) an option, though the approval process is extremely slow and bureaucratic. There are a few well-meaning colleagues who genuinely try to drive positive change before burning out.

Cons

Onboarding and HR processes are severely broken, taking 11 months to approve remote status and failing to prepare basic equipment for day one. The workplace culture is deeply hostile, with anger and yelling functioning as the default communication style across teams. Leadership turnover is rampant, resulting in constant re-organizations, splintered teams, and a total lack of strategic direction. Role clarity is non-existent, forcing employees to invent their own daily tasks while receiving entirely contradictory instructions. Direct management is completely absent; I went seven months without any contact from my boss before being laid off via a three-word instant message and short call.

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