Decent company but leadership needs to learn talent management - Senior Manager Western Union Employee Review

2.0
5 Nov 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

WU is very multinational and multicultural. The people really want to make a difference. Has a great vision ('Moving Money for Better'). Team I was in was very flexible on hours and allowed work from home. Pay was good.

Cons

However, the organization feels to be in a constant state of reorganization. WU senior leadership is more interested in interacting with themselves and no one below their level. VPs come in, go straight to their offices, and shut the door. They barely talk to their staffs. We are just resources to be applied to a problem. Talent turns over pretty fast and there does seem to be a decline in quality of people coming in. I worked in analytics and the same issues existed. Timelines on projects were unrealistic and there is high pressure to work endless hours for no gain.

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Western Union Response
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This feedback is very helpful. We agree "Moving Money for Better" is the North Star for everything we do. We take this feedback about leadership and work/life balance to heart, and will be sharing it with folks across the organization. We wish you the best of luck in your career.

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5.0
1 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

A company with an inspiring mission that is beginning to transform, an executive team that has gotten much better with recent departures, the opportunity to make a difference every day

Cons

In Denver, there are a lot of negative employees

5.0
23 Apr 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Exciting time at a company in growth mode where your contributions make a big impact. Clear strategy in the digital, consumer services, and retail space and great people, teams, and leaders bringing it to life in the last year. Meaningful work and actually puts good in the world. Everything we deliver helps people and communities that faced challenges and lack of access / opportunities for generations. Not only do you get to focus on new tech but also what you deliver truly makes a difference in people’s lives. You’re not just serving ads or making rich people richer, you’re helping folks support their families, empower growth in developing nations, create a more connected world where people care for one another. Great growth opportunities and recognition from senior leaders in global forums.

Cons

Small groups negative people that are not open to change, evolution, new ideas but you will find that at any company and not just Western Union. The vast majority of people here are excited for where we are and the direction we are going.

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