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Updated May 02, 2013
Aon – Canada – “Aon Office”

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3.2 161 reviews

                             

67% Approve of the CEO

Aon President, CEO, and Director Greg Case

Greg Case

(83 ratings)

52% of employees recommend this company to a friend
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City of London, England

Current Employee – been working at Aon full-time for more than a year

ProsGreat sense of momentum building with the move of Corporate HQ to London and the prospect of a new building. Good senior management team with clear vision for what they want to achieve. Real sense of purpose building and some great policies being put in place.

ConsSome areas still exhibit the old opt out culture but this is being eradicated

Advice to Senior ManagementKeep going on the same track!

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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London, England

Current Employee – been working at Aon full-time for more than a year

ProsGood people
Good work life balance

ConsCulture and values are non existent
Virtually unknown outside of the industry

Advice to Senior ManagementListen to your staff and do something about their concerns.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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London, England

Current Employee – been working at Aon full-time for more than 7 years

ProsImproving brand, strong market presence, some unique capabilities, good teams in areas

ConsRelentness organisational change, poor systems, lack of clear career paths

Advice to Senior ManagementFocus on a few initiatives that really matter. People matter

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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Fresno, CA (US)

Current Employee – been working at Aon full-time for more than a year

ProsCompany has lots of resources.

Conscompany makes too many program changes.

Advice to Senior Managementnone

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Current Employee – been working at Aon

ProsYou don't take your job home with you. Low stress. Good pay.

ConsVery little opportunity for professional development and skills may not translate to another employer.

Advice to Senior ManagementIncorporate job sharing in the service center for employees interested in personal development so they can develop different skill sets and not be focused on a few special areas only.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

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Current Employee – been working at Aon as a contractor

ProsExcellent underwriters
Niche Products and services
Global resources
Financial Stability
Strong Management team
Faced paced environment
Very proud to represent companies services

ConsI worked as an outside contractor and did not work inside the business environment. Aon's products and services are in a very competitive environment.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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Current Employee – been working at Aon

ProsThe working environment is quite friendly.

ConsThere is small chance for promotion.

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Hatboro, PA (US)

Former Employee – worked at Aon full-time for more than a year

ProsGreat Products, good workmates, good environment

ConsVaries depending on manager and department

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Chicago, IL (US)

Former Employee – worked at Aon as an intern for less than a year

ProsSmall teams allowed me to take charge of several different projects personally

ConsI did not have a single complaint during my 8 months at Aon.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

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Former Employee – worked at Aon full-time

ProsSignificant opportunities for advancement and transfer around the world. Pay is variable depending on role. Diverse employees and management. Brand is not well known.

ConsLarge firm has very little cohesiveness and everyone has a different objective - no real sense of company "personality". Management is less concerned with your progress than with your productivity.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

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