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      Northern Trust

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      Northern Trust reviews

      3.6

      68% would recommend to a friend

      (6,451 total reviews)
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      Michael OGrady

      80% approve of CEO

      61% positive business outlook

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      Northern Trust has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 6,451 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Northern Trust employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

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      6K reviews
      1.0
      Aug 26, 2018

      Where Careers Go To Die

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good benefits and good clients.

      Cons

      Managers at Northern don't manage - they control. Be prepared to be minimized, devalued and disrespected. The company takes talented people and beats them down until they leave or get replaced. That loyalty nonsense certain employees preach is just that - nonsense. And while managers know all this, the dirt gets swept under the rug and no one speaks up for fear of being next.

      2.0
      Apr 12, 2018

      Senior Administrative Assistant

      Senior administrative assistant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Most employees have been there for over 20 years. They have great resources for their employees & families, too.

      Cons

      You have to either know someone or be teachers pet to have any chance at promotions / salary increases. You can go above and beyond and management won't blink an eye. It's really sad! Also, NT would rather hire a team overseas to save a buck than hire or keep you hired in the US. Emp recognition is the WORST!!!!!!! I highly recommend staying clear of NT (ANY POSITION)

      3.0
      Jan 25, 2017

      Execs are out of touch, and focused on their self-enrichment

      Senior vice president
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      There is a large part of the company that is strongly aligned with truly helping out the client. Great clients and fantastic reputation.

      Cons

      The weakest part of the company are the executives of the company. From the CEO to the most of the business unit heads, they are self absorbed and completely out of touch with what is happening. Unfortunately, this group has been stagnant for too long -- now is focused on "getting the stock price up" -- so that they can even further cash in before they retire. In the meantime, they huddle on the third floor and try to figure out whom to blame for not meeting sales projections or stupid emails praising their own thoughts. ('a approach, or 'my ideas on excellence").

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