Pros
Diverse workplace with a lot of side events Many on site services such as gym, places to eat, auto and dry cleaning, etc. Benefits such as PTO, affordable health care, dental, vision, etc. Great work / life balance - generally you leave work at work. Opportunity to educate though Vanguard University and virtual learning All things considered a very ethical company because of the structure
Cons
Low base compensation (Vanguard claims it's in line with industry average. Malvern and the Philly suburbs are very expensive, but the wages are in line with country living wages). Raises are less than inflation so your earnings effectively decrease. 2-3% is considered a great raise, and most people get less. Unrealistic expectations and always expected to take on additional side projects and initiatives (multiple at one time) causing employees to be overworked. Management talks the talk about engagement but firmly manages top down. Management encourages, and in some cases coaches, your answers in the annual survey. Very political, as most large companies are.