Super siloed and lack of trust between departments - Anonymous employee FHLB Des Moines Employee Review

3.0
Aug 2, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Compensation and benefits were good, and they improved to match with other local businesses when employees spoke up about it.

Cons

Every department is siloed. Cross-departmental collaboration is like pulling teeth. Lots of unnecessary drama and gossip. Hardest workers go unrecognized.

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FHLB Des Moines Response
4y
Thank you for your review. At FHLB Des Moines, we value employee feedback – and, we put it to use. From compensation and benefits like you mention, to improving collaboration and recognition, we strive to get it right. We encourage open communication between teams so we can do our best work, and that takes all of us.

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5.0
Dec 26, 2024
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Pros

Mission driven organization. Strong benefits. Attention to culture. Really enjoy working with the members.

Cons

Unsure of advancement opportunities. Compliance and regulations (FHFA is regulator) are onerous.

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FHLB Des Moines Response
1y
Thank you for your review. The work we do for our members gives us a shared sense of purpose. And while we aren't a huge organization with endless opportunities to advance, we are a great mid-sized company with endless opportunities to develop!
4.0
Sep 2, 2025
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Pros

good benefit for PTO etc

Cons

promotion is slow and fully decided by senior management team

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