Greater Good Unite: Demand effective strategic planning and accountability for results. - Program Manager TIAA Employee Review

2.0
Feb 2, 2010
Recommend
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Pros

Salary and Benefits. Location. A sense of pride for being associated with the company.

Cons

Not playing nice in the sandbox. Back stabbing, wag-the-dog, and plenty of 'political theatre' resulting in gross cost inefficiencies and thwarted delivery of much needed results. Threatened (and unqualified) mid-tier management usurping large amounts of time and credit on extremely complex initiatives, then simultaneously not taking responsibility and muscling out the talent driving results. Measurable program results thwarted by crossfire: programs must 'run surveillance' to protect work. All the makings of a good Robert Ludlum novel; but not exactly thrilling when in the middle of it. On a different note, the company is caught up in own, yes formidable, history. This history, however grand, is past.

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5.0
Jun 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great work life balance, good benefits, decent pay, ease of running your own practice as an “advisor”, and healthy work environment

Cons

Management styles can vary and affect your experience, upper management doesn’t seem to be well equipped to ensure the organization’s success but it is resilient nonetheless.

3.0
Jun 15, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Flexible hours and unlimited PTO. The internal teams are great people to work with.

Cons

Hours exceed 40 hours a week. Be prepared to work 12-16 hour days and weekends.

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