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    Western Financial Group Reviews

    Updated 24 May, 2017
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    2.6
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    Kenny Nicholls
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    Pros

    • Excellent benefits, company car, work from home office, freedom to set schedule (in 3 reviews)

    • There is a lot of change happening and it is all in the effort to make things better (in 2 reviews)

    Cons

    • Not to mention a bit concerning the revolving door on the management office prompting employee engagement to decline (in 4 reviews)

    • bec and head office at Winnipeg it can be frustrating and complicated (in 4 reviews)

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    1. "Insurance Advisor"

      Star Star Star Star Star
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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Insurance Advisor in Vancouver, BC
      Current Employee - Insurance Advisor in Vancouver, BC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Western Financial Group full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Good company policies. Good wages. Good training programs.

      Cons

      As with all companies under restructuring - a bit unorganized, frequent changes

      Advice to Management

      Keep closer eye on team leads interactions with staff

    2. "Disorganize"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Laval, QC
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Laval, QC
      Doesn't Recommend
      Approves of CEO

      Pros

      really good benefits plan and ok pay

      Cons

      The office its in Laval, Québec and head office at Winnipeg it can be frustrating and complicated. Also the management is disorganize.

      Advice to Management

      Be more patient with new employee and give them training

    3. "Bad Place to Work!"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in High River, AB
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in High River, AB
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      Pros

      There are no pros at this place.

      Cons

      Management only cares about selling out the company. It's all about the push for more sales. HR is a joke when you have any problems and there is virtually no support. Stay away from this company, you'll thank me later.

      Advice to Management

      None.

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    4. "Account Executive"

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      Current Employee - Account Executive in Vancouver, BC
      Current Employee - Account Executive in Vancouver, BC
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      Pros

      Interesting and challenging job, many good people, adequate benefits

      Cons

      Total focal is on numbers. Upper management completely out of touch and unapproachable. Lower management relies on bullying tactics.

      Advice to Management

      Get in touch with your employees. Drop the 'everyone is replaceable' philosophy and really try to engage your employees. They are the face of your company. Work with lower management to bring out the best in your employees rather than trying to slot them into pigeon holes. Focus on customer focus as that will bring in more business

    5. "Good Company, Monotonous Job"

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      Former Employee - Employee Benefits Sales Representative in Winnipeg, MB
      Former Employee - Employee Benefits Sales Representative in Winnipeg, MB
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at Western Financial Group full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      - Money is there (after year 1) if you truly grind it out.
      - Training is available at all times.
      - EB Department is a solid group of people, all willing to help.

      Cons

      - Monotonous, but that can be your perception. Little variety in responsibilities.
      - Not building long lasting relationships or managing accounts. Pure selling. Again, depends what you are looking for in that situation.
      - Industry itself is hard to be passionate towards.

    6. Helpful (1)

      "It's a sinking ship, watch out IT pros!"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in High River, AB
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in High River, AB
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Western Financial Group full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      - IT Management is trying to make things better, we have never had a clearer picture of what we need to do and how to get there

      - Head Office is trying to bring fun back into the work place

      Cons

      The management in IT is trying to make things better but it's easy to see that the business is disorganized, driven by pure sales and profit margin to try to even understand or bring IT to the table to better align. IT has clear strategic goals but we have no idea what the businesses goals are; or even what Desjardins wants from us.

      Out CEO is leaving after 1 year, Desjardins just announced the sale of our pet company.. What / who is next? Seems like the ship is sinking and we are cutting our loses.

      Advice to Management

      Sales is critically important but operational excellence will drive the profit margin and provide employees with a clear understanding of what is expected of them and when. The company needs better alignment.

    7. Helpful (1)

      "Best career choice I could have made!"

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      Current Employee - Insurance Advisor in Calgary, AB
      Current Employee - Insurance Advisor in Calgary, AB
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Western Financial Group full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The management at my branch is wonderful.
      They motivate you to not only do better but to also expand your career.
      No one is out to get you, everyone supports each other.
      Missing a day is not ideal, however, management understands family comes first.
      Many options to excel in the business!

      Cons

      There are no challenges, other than what you put in your own way. Success is only achieved by an employee if they are willing to do the work.

      Advice to Management

      I have no advice for management. Other than to say thank you for allowing people with no experience to have an opportunity to turn their lives around and start a meaningful career. The benefits and education opportunities provided are awesome. I love seeing companies invest in their people the way that WFG does!

    8. "Need strategy"

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      Former Employee - Manager in Calgary, AB
      Former Employee - Manager in Calgary, AB
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Western Financial Group full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Dynamic company within the larger company structure of Desjardins with an active acquisition strategy and competent finance professionals.

      Cons

      Strategy not clearly formalized / unclear in a non functioning structure with business leaders that do not set clear directions and no formalized decision making structures in place.

      Advice to Management

      Recommend simplifying company structure and leaner organization with clear strategic direction and capable leaders.

    9. "Insurance Advisor"

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      Former Employee - Insurance Advisor in Langley, BC
      Former Employee - Insurance Advisor in Langley, BC
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      Pros

      Great company to work for. All benefits are fully paid and Map is paid by company as well.

      Cons

      Work Family is not promoted at this organization. Not whole a lot flexibility for schedule.

      Advice to Management

      Promote work Family balance.

    10. "Alright place"

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      Former Employee - Applications Developer in Winnipeg, MB
      Former Employee - Applications Developer in Winnipeg, MB

      I worked at Western Financial Group full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Coworkers were generally nice, work was pretty easy

      Cons

      Salary will never increase no matter what you do, First level management is ineffective

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