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    Western Financial Group Reviews

    Updated 4 March, 2019
    117 reviews

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    3.6
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    Western Financial Group President and CEO Kenny Nicholls
    Kenny Nicholls
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    Pros

    • "They realize there has to be a fair work/life balance" (in 6 reviews)

    • "We have really good benefits, 3 weeks of vacation days/year to start along with flex days and sick days" (in 8 reviews)

    Cons

    • "Not a lot of contact with head office" (in 8 reviews)

    • "The micro management and cancerous environment brought about at the mid management level made the environment extremely toxic" (in 4 reviews)

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    1. "Branch Manager"

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      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Branch Manager in Vegreville, AB
      Current Employee - Branch Manager in Vegreville, AB
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Western Financial Group full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Vacation, Career Advancement, Benefit Packages, Inclusion of everyone

      Cons

      Caring too much for Clients, take things personally when we cant help them

      Advice to Management

      Continue to work with your people on a daily basis, it helps keep them engaged

      Western Financial Group Response

      26 Feb, 2019 – Social Media Specialist

      Congratulations on being with Western for over 5 years! We're glad your caring nature is within Western and are happy you are here to provide value to your staff and customers.

    2. "Proud to work here!"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Western Financial Group full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      Some of the things I enjoy about working here are the people I see on a daily basis as well as those I only see once a year.
      Opportunity to grow others and myself
      Helping others protect the things they have worked so hard to grow or acquire

      Cons

      Being open on a Saturday of a long weekend

      Western Financial Group Response

      26 Feb, 2019 – Social Media Specialist

      Thank you for taking the time to write a review. We're glad you have such a great connection with your teammates. It's also wonderful to have the opportunity to grow within Western!

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    3. "Great Place to work"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Olds, AB
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Olds, AB
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Western Financial Group full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      The people I get to work with/for everyday make this a great place to be
      Opportunity to grow as a leader and as a insurance professional
      Help educate public about what insurance is and how it can help them

      Cons

      Pay is a little lower than elsewhere but we have a great benefit package
      Bad reviews online

      Western Financial Group Response

      26 Feb, 2019 – Social Media Specialist

      It's always so nice to hear how our great employees are doing across the network. We're glad you get to work with such a wonderful team and are there to help educate the public about their insurance... More

    4. "Work life balance is horrible"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Western Financial Group full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Not sure there is any at this point

      Cons

      Pay, as minimum wage has increased our wages have not, work load has increased. Goals have become unobtainable, bonuses will be cut. Insurance for the most part has increased across the board. So it really doesn’t make sense I make as much as a kid that works at McDonald’s

      Advice to Management

      Push for a proper market evaluation. Insurance used to be a great career, seems now you are replaceable by the day

    5. "Don’t believe everything you read"

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      Former Employee - Customer Service Representative in Winnipeg, MB
      Former Employee - Customer Service Representative in Winnipeg, MB
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I worked at Western Financial Group full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      They put on a great mask.

      Cons

      Don’t get older than 50. You will soon see them show you the door.

      Advice to Management

      Walk the Talk

    6. "Head Office"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

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

      Pros

      Lots of great talented people

      Cons

      Low pay especially for female counterparts

    7. "Just do the job"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Western Financial Group full-time

      Pros

      If you want a no frills, just show up and do a job then this is the place for you.

      Cons

      This company is filled with people from small towns who just want to show up and not really rock the boat. Zero big thinkers here.

      Advice to Management

      The upper management is about themselves and their status. They pretend to say the right things but only really care about maintaining their small market share.

    8. "Wonderful place to work"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Western Financial Group full-time

      Pros

      Management cares, amazing holidays, recognition!

      Cons

      Wages are not great.

      Advice to Management

      Keep up the good work!

    9. Helpful (3)

      "Do as I say not as I do"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      Pros

      Some good staff, some great clients. Good health benefits

      Cons

      Management...too many. They do nothing. Need to open their eyes

      Advice to Management

      Get rid of the back stabbers, and brown nosers, and actually look at your staff. Overworked underpaid. We do all the work and you're the ones going on extravagant holidays.

    10. Helpful (1)

      "Lack of values and ethics"

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

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

      Pros

      Wonderful people throughout the company. There is an amazing commitment to community through the Western Communities Foundation.

      Cons

      Upper management does not have an open door policy. People disappear without announcements. There is a underlying culture of fear of job loss if people speak up. Just smile and do as you're told.

      Branch staff are severely unsupported by internal departments and decisions are made based on corporate politics and individual clout than what's best for the customer.

      Advice to Management

      Take come accountability and stop blaming branch staff for all issues, make a commitment to change for the better.