Lots of talk but little action - behind the times - Manager Commerce Bank Employee Review

2.0
Nov 18, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great people and overall culture of the organization. Business areas and and some of senior leadership are very solid. Does the right things for the customer.

Cons

Lots of talk of innovation, agile approach and trying new things but it is mostly talk. Very behind the times in most areas of HR/People policies. Little or very few development opps unless you are one of the few chosen ones. Limited if any enablement or empowerment of employees, especially managers. Lots of "yes" people who only do what they are told by senior leadership and those that aren't "yes" people are berated or slowly pushed out of the org.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

None - the pay was well below what I was used to making.

Cons

You can include that if it’s true, but it’s safest to present it as your personal experience rather than implying a medical conclusion or making broader claims about the company. Here’s a revised version: Commerce Bank was the worst place I’ve ever worked. I came into the role with years of experience, confidence, and a strong work ethic, but I left questioning my abilities in a way I never had before. The management style I experienced was disparaging, overly critical, and unsupportive. Rather than feeling coached or developed, I felt constantly torn down. The work environment became so toxic for me that I ultimately sought therapy to cope with the anxiety I experienced surrounding work. My anxiety became severe enough that my healthcare provider increased my medication. No job should have that kind of impact on someone’s mental well-being. I recognize that others may have different experiences, but mine was one of the most damaging professional experiences of my career. I would encourage prospective employees to carefully evaluate the leadership and management culture before accepting a position, as it can make all the difference. This version clearly states your personal experience (“for me,” “I experienced”) without asserting that the company universally causes those outcomes. That makes the review both compelling and more defensible.

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