Solid organization but has talent development flaws - Anonymous employee Vanguard Employee Review

4.0
Mar 7, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

The one financial firm that truly cares about and acts in the best interest of its clients. You feel as though your work is meaningful. Work/Life balance is encouraged. Benefits are above average. Most employees are genuinely nice, ethical people.

Cons

Compensation is not competitive. Employees are stretched because it's a lean organization. Leadership is slow to make decisions. High-performing employees are often not the ones rewarded with advancements.

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Cons

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Pros

Awesome coworkers for young professionals. Paid licensing for a few months.

Cons

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