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      Western Alliance Bank

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      Western Alliance Bank reviews

      3.9

      76% would recommend to a friend

      (385 total reviews)
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      Kenneth A. Vecchione

      92% approve of CEO

      77% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.8

      Senior management

      3.7

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Career opportunities

      3.6

      Work/Life balance

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      Western Alliance Bank has an employee rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars, based on 385 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Western Alliance Bank employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.6 stars).

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      385 reviews
      3.0
      Jul 17, 2015

      Can the culture catch up?

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Company is growing FAST! Metrics and stock price improvements have been impressive. They've identified some areas requiring improvement and have made investments, including much needed improvements in IT. With regard to IT, the improvements have been notable. Much still to do, but have made some dramatic changes for the better. Have hired several new people, most have been great. Some, that couldn't keep up with the change, have left or been asked to leave, and are likely the disgruntled ones on this board. Merger with Bridge will bring positive cultural and business knowledge and discipline. Have some big projects for business and product improvements in progress.

      Cons

      Some challenges with corporate culture keeping up with the huge growth and need to evolve processes (HR, risk, compliance, overall executive leadership skill). Many areas immature on business side and haven't kept up with growth and corporate integration. Employee satisfaction is impacting retention which is magnified by continued growth and need for good people.

      1.0
      Sep 16, 2015

      Abusive Environment

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Some nice people, good location, garage parking

      Cons

      One of the worst companies I have ever worked for. Trying to stay motivated and focused is a challenge. Nobody trusts anybody, people are publicly humiliated, there is yelling, screaming, cursing, and no respect for anybody, especially the women. In one week I saw three different women crying, I would never let my wife or daughter work here. Executives manage with fear and intimidation and make no attempt to explain company strategy. This place is a ticking bomb.

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      Western Alliance Bank Response
      9y
      Thank you for your review. It is difficult to respond to such a broad-brush categorization of our company. Just two things: We’d invite you to talk further with HR or with your manager about your concerns, so we can understand more about what you have observed, and about your own needs and goals. And second, Western Alliance is privileged to have a high level of client satisfaction based almost entirely on the outstanding work of people who thrive in our banking businesses. Clearly this has not been your experience, which we regret. If you would be willing, we would like to know more about your concerns so we can try to address the issues you cite, and make our company better for all.
      3.0
      Dec 5, 2021

      Torn but would not recommend at this time due to one major issue

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Reasonable health care costs with a high HSA company contribution for HDHP, company paid basic life insurance and both short- and long-term disability, the company recently added a week of vacation for almost all positions, the company is growing quickly and has a good future in front of it, I enjoy my job

      Cons

      The deal-breaker almost causing me to look for a job elsewhere and making it so I cannot recommend applying here: an incredibly inflexible executive attitude in relation to work from home/remote work for non-customer facing positions (just read other reviews). Although the company recently announced a "flexible" work schedule, it is really anything but as salaried employees are allowed one WFH day per week. ONE. Extremely underwhelming and well below industry standards, especially considering the downtown office location, the insane and ever increasing gas prices and traffic, and how the company posted historic gains (due to the hard work of the employees) when those same employees were working 100% WFH for months after COVID initially appeared. Managers have even implemented additional restrictions on the "flexible" schedule that make it even less of a benefit. Also, the educational reimbursement is $2,600, half the industry standard.

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      Western Alliance Bank Response
      4y
      Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We’ve worked hard to keep our benefit costs as low as possible, recognizing that it is a highly valued part of our total compensation package. Offering generous vacation time is another way we reward our people for their hard work, and we're glad you're pleased with this offering, too. Flexible scheduling is something our people told us is important to them, so we have begun offering flexible schedules, including compressed workweeks and the option to work a day each week from home, in positions where it’s appropriate. While the response has been overwhelmingly positive thus far, we appreciate your thoughts on how we can improve it further. Should you wish to share any additional feedback, please reach out to your local HR representative.
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