AXA UK Reviews

Pros

In a world where everything is uncertain right now, I couldn't be happier working for AXA UK. The business has really stepped up to help all employees to navigate through these difficult times. They've set up an online well-being hub with lots of useful and practical resources. There's been consistent and informative communication all through the pandemic, from local management level all the way up to board level. Despite a bit of a slow start, AXA UK have made sure that we all have the technology and hardware that we need to work from home effectively too, without having to jump through hoops to get it. Outside of COVID, I think their an excellent employer - fair remuneration, good benefits, excellent access to learning (including putting you through CII qualifications), good ethics/values (socially and as a business), inspiring colleagues (inc managers and leaders) and you're treated as an individual, rather than just a number. I would highly recommend considering AXA UK as your next employer.

Cons

Not really many cons to be honest. Some of the systems and platforms we use are behind the times but there are plans afoot to fix this. Sometime business changes take longer than they should due to red tape, though that's to be expected in big company in a heavily regulated industry.

Pros

Extra days holiday and paid leave during pandemic On the whole job security

Cons

Lots of middle management and bureaucracy No one leaves their job there's so many lifers in AXA which means no opportunity to grow Property department is stuck in the 1980s Lots of flag flying and wellbeing champions but no one practices what they preach You are expected to take on tasks that are above your pay grade

Pros

During COVID-19 I didn't have to see my line manager

Cons

My line manager. He was only interested in furthering his own career. He had no clue how to develop a team or how to make them feel included. In my first week he insisted on checking every email I sent out. Why hire someone if you're going to micro manage them?

Pros

Strong board intentions Good people Strong employer brand

Cons

Biased and unfair recruitment processes are rife. People are employed based on how closely they match line manager styles as opposed to genuine recognition of merit or the desire to bring in fresh thinking. Lip service is paid to D&I and the external perception of this is not at all matched internally. Very little progress on race and ethnicity agenda in particular and representation in key teams such as HR and Comms is non existent.

Pros

Great training, benefits and pay

Cons

Some departments lack growth to progress.