WORST company I have worked for, a place without trust - Actuarial AXA Employee Review

1.0
17 Oct 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

-many company events such as offsite team building and outings (which spend employees a lot of time, and employees have to go back to office for work after the events, until 1-3am. Your bosses forced me to participate in many events you didn't want to) -snack corner -good examination reimbursements -most employees are helpful -less office politics

Cons

-Worst company I have worked for -Bad company culture -Bossy (you have to leave after boss, he'll say one thing and do another) -Work like a dog until 10pm-3am, monkey work -employees are knowledgeable in term of insurance, but they know nothing outside the field -not fun hanging out with colleagues -Many negative moods and complaints around the office -People don't trust others, and they spend a lot of time checking others' works -poor software support -could never save my work due to lack of hard-drive space, interns are disc burner and we kept more than 100 CDs to keep previous work in each department (interns didn't learn much except how to burn a disc) -sexist jokes around office as there are too many guys -"blue culture" that the company promotes never exists -kind of immoral to work in insurance company as the fund fee and commissions are super high

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3.0
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Pros

Strong work–life balance: Working hours are generally reasonable, and personal time is respected. Stable and reputable company: AXA is a well-established global organization with long-term stability. Clear processes and governance: Well-defined procedures help reduce ambiguity and manage risk effectively. Global exposure: Opportunity to work with international teams and align with global standards. Professional working environment: Emphasis on compliance, ethics, and accountability. Learning opportunities: Access to training, documentation, and structured knowledge resources. Predictable workload: Less firefighting compared to fast-paced startups.

Cons

Slow decision-making: Multiple approval layers can delay execution and innovation. Limited flexibility in processes: Strong governance may feel restrictive for employees who prefer autonomy. Compensation growth can be gradual: Salary increases and promotions may be slower compared to startups or tech firms. Change management can be conservative: Adopting new tools or approaches often takes time. Bureaucracy: Documentation and compliance requirements can feel heavy at times. Innovation pace varies by team: Some teams move faster than others depending on leadership and region.

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