Guardian Life reviews

Layoffs, layoffs, layoffs. Many layoffs just about every month. I saw them get rid of long-tenured employees (who were here 10+, 15+, 20+ years) throughout the year. Practically every week you see another employee or two being laid off. How do they do it? Do they throw the long-tenured employees a going-away party and thank them for their contribution? No, they call him/her into a conference room, coldly say that he/she is being laid off, then tell him/her to go down to HR and then go back upstairs to pack their stuff into a box and to leave immediately (like they are a criminal). Morale is in the toilet - the way they treated their staff is absolutely unforgiveable. People absolutely hate working there, are scared for their jobs, and are utterly disgusted at how rudely they throw long-time associates out of the building (just pack up and leave immediately). High turnover.

Many dept heads/managers seem stressed by those at the very top -- it's taken out on those that they manage. The stress is palpable. Guardian is a very frugal company. Merit raises are 3% max. If you are promoted, you will never get more than a 2 grade promotion in salary. An outsider getting a Guardian job will be better paid than an insider will be. This system does not reward/encourage career advancement within the company. Health benefits leave MUCH to be desired. Did I mention that the company is very frugal? IT IS. In every area. For example: employee discounts for lunch in cafeteria but full price for breakfast. Interns, consultants, and temp workers do not get discounts. Carpets in buildings are old, ratty -- too cheap to replace it. COFFEE MACHINE IS PAY ONLY.etc. Horrible tuition reimbursement program...