The Co-operators Reviews
Updated Jul 11, 2019
Found 168 reviews
"Flexible hours /work life balance" (in 22 reviews)
"The work environment is very very easy-going" (in 16 reviews)
"Headquarters location is in Guelph which might be a bit remote for some people" (in 7 reviews)
"No work life balance, expectations and stress level is very high" (in 4 reviews)
"Excellent company"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at The Co-operators full-time
Pros
Fantastic business ethics and corporate culture. I have been working here for years and it only gets better. Great benefits and very nice people around.
Cons
Nothing. Headquarters location is in Guelph which might be a bit remote for some people.
Advice to Management
Keep on doing the great work.
The Co-operators2019-06-21"Okay experience"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI worked at The Co-operators full-time
Pros
co-workers, location, benefits, no weekends, career advancement
Cons
low pay for amount of work expected, no commission, micromanaging, consistent changes within company
The Co-operators2019-07-12"Exceptional employer"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at The Co-operators full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Amazing culture, great benefits, good virtual technology, very supportive of employee mental health and well-being.
Cons
A bit sluggish. Too much emphasis on change management. Many complain of "silos" that still exist from the 1990s.
Advice to Management
Continue pushing forward removing the silos and bureaucratic processes.
The Co-operators2019-06-19"Review"
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I worked at The Co-operators full-time for less than a year
Pros
Awesome place to learn the industry.
Cons
The fast track for advancement can be daunting.
Advice to Management
N/A
The Co-operators2019-07-01"Wonderful Place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at The Co-operators full-time for more than a year
Pros
Great training program Easy to use systems Friendly coworkers Good benefits
Cons
Selling life insurance could be tough
Advice to Management
Continue to give top notch training to employees.
The Co-operators2019-05-26"Salary"
StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at The Co-operators full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Salary, Health and Dental benefits, mon-fri 9-5.
Cons
Low Commissions. Work life balance....
The Co-operators2019-05-29The Co-operators Response
June 18, 2019 – Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. At The Co-operators we welcome feedback so that we can continue to push boundaries for improvement. We are thrilled to hear that you are pleased with your Total Rewards and hours of work. Our advisors are self-employed and are accountable ...
Show More"Great place to work"
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RecommendsApproves of CEOI have been working at The Co-operators full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
* Great work environment. * Work-life balance. * Supportive team-members and management * Great compensation, bonus and benefits.
Cons
* Some slightly old technologies are used.
The Co-operators2019-05-08The Co-operators Response
June 10, 2019 – Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Great response! Thank you for your review, we are lucky to have someone that is as passionate about The Co-operators as you are. We are proud to support a culture where employees feel appreciated and valued. We believe that employees are more engaged and satisfied with their work ...
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"Great company, horrible pay"
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I have been working at The Co-operators full-time for less than a year
Pros
Amazing training, great management and coworkers.
Cons
Barely above minimum wage. For the knowledge required, the pay does not come close to what it should be.
Advice to Management
None
The Co-operators2019-05-16The Co-operators Response
June 18, 2019 – Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Thank you for taking the time to post your review with us on Glassdoor. The Co-operators supports a culture of collaboration, respect, integrity and teamwork. Our advisors are self-employed and at minimum are required to pay market rate to their employees. They are accountable and ...
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StarStarStarStarStarI have been working at The Co-operators full-time for more than 3 years
Pros
The people were great there.
Cons
The work gets very repetitive.
The Co-operators2019-05-15The Co-operators Response
June 10, 2019 – Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Thank you for taking the time to post your review. The Co-operative values that inspired our founders over 60 years ago continue to guide our organization today; you can see that in our culture and our people. There is a direct link between the way we do business and the healthy, ...
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I have been working at The Co-operators full-time
Pros
great people with a scope of growth
Cons
stressful, it can get pretty hectic
The Co-operators2019-05-13The Co-operators Response
June 10, 2019 – Talent Acquisition Coordinator
Thank you for posting a review about your experience working at The Co-operators. Our financial strength and stability is sustained by the people we employ, and we're committed to creating a work environment in which our employees feel respected, valued, recognized and rewarded for ...
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The Co-operators Response
June 14, 2019 – Talent Acquisition Coordinator
We really appreciate your insightful review, and we agree with your positive comments! Our workplace culture is caring and collaborative which is guided by solid leadership and the contributions of every member of our organization. We are happy to hear that you had a good experience ...
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