Churn and burn - Vice President Western Union Employee Review

2.0
Apr 27, 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Diverse - Fast-moving, complex business - Some good, smart people - Could have strong potential for social impact

Cons

- Management has lost the plot; stagnant stock price - Constant transformation - Annual layoffs for last 7+ years - Move toward flatter structure leaves fewer opportunities to advance; means that good senior people are being let go - Too many HR programs and demands; no consistency or strategy - No work-life balance - Culture seems nicey-nice on the surface, but leads to back-channeling / back-biting - Too many silos, lack of alignment on how things get done - Real gender issues that they are glossing over with a few new campaigns - No longer investing in social impact / community in any real way

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5.0
May 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

A company with an inspiring mission that is beginning to transform, an executive team that has gotten much better with recent departures, the opportunity to make a difference every day

Cons

In Denver, there are a lot of negative employees

2.0
Jun 18, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Western Union was a great place to grow if you are motivated. The company wants to do well and generally efforts are well focused.

Cons

Lots of turnover that hurts a company that does write it's how to do things down. Challenging market that takes market share consistently.

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