Decline in quality and toxic management culture - Associate Collector Western Union Employee Review

2.0
May 14, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Some company benefits, they use to have better.

Cons

MY REVIW IS FOR WESTERN UNION LAROC IN FORUM 2 IN SANTA ANA, COSTA RICA......3 stars would be too much of a rating for what this company has become. I worked here for 10 years and this company went from being one of the best companies to work in Costa Rica to becoming just another transnational company with an average quality. The decline started in 2020 with the company's "leaders" restructuring the company and just went downhill from there. I won't get much into details since this should just be a short review but if you are thinking of applying to this company for one of these following departments: Any department in Compliance area, Customer Service, Digital or Collections ( retails collections or associate collector) know you will enter into a toxic work environment with terrible management leadership (save a few) that have almost zero people skills and what it actually takes to be a good supervisor, manager or more. You will be just treated as a number and growth inside seems minimal. From speaking with ex co workers that are still in WU, even escalating someone who has a management position with human resource has almost zero impact. Also you see there a lot of cronyism with directors and managers. So it not uncommon to see a manager promoting a friend or someone they get along with to a supervisor position (worse thing is they don't even have people skills to lead a small team, if seen it with my own eyes). Any other department other than those mentioned are still decent and ok. Doing this review for anyone that wants to get a real world view and not some fake smile review to pretend that everything is fine.

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5.0
May 1, 2026
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Pros

A company with an inspiring mission that is beginning to transform, an executive team that has gotten much better with recent departures, the opportunity to make a difference every day

Cons

In Denver, there are a lot of negative employees

5.0
Apr 23, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Exciting time at a company in growth mode where your contributions make a big impact. Clear strategy in the digital, consumer services, and retail space and great people, teams, and leaders bringing it to life in the last year. Meaningful work and actually puts good in the world. Everything we deliver helps people and communities that faced challenges and lack of access / opportunities for generations. Not only do you get to focus on new tech but also what you deliver truly makes a difference in people’s lives. You’re not just serving ads or making rich people richer, you’re helping folks support their families, empower growth in developing nations, create a more connected world where people care for one another. Great growth opportunities and recognition from senior leaders in global forums.

Cons

Small groups negative people that are not open to change, evolution, new ideas but you will find that at any company and not just Western Union. The vast majority of people here are excited for where we are and the direction we are going.

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