The Lunatics Are Running The Asylum - Director Western Union Employee Review

1.0
Oct 18, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Interesting work when you are allowed to do it without interference. Some good people at middle / lower level in the company. Offering a service that people really need.

Cons

Am I the only person to have spotted that the CEO doesn't have a clue? Revenue down, profits down, customers switching, share price collapsed, and his 'strategy' in response is to fire people and travel around the world in luxury with his personal photographer and PR exec, posting pointless stories every day. Hanging around at the Gates and Clinton Foundation meetings talking about poverty. Talking about leadership at industry forums. Really ironic given his CEO package and total lack of leadership skills.

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5.0
May 1, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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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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