Beware of this company - Manager GreenShield Employee Review

1.0
5 Mar 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Lots going on. I prefer fast paced companies, however Greenshield is something else... beware

Cons

At best this is a medium sized health insurance company, they are trying to convince themselves that they are a tech company. The structural pieces to achieve their ambition is laughably absent, most glaringly at leadership levels. Certain groups like product and technology have leaders who have no relevant experience for their leadership positions. The rest of the leaderships teams have all joined Greenshield in recent years having worked together in the past, which leads to irrational group think. There has been a steady stream of exits at the Director/VP+ levels, due to the unrealistic expectations of the leadership team. Take a look at the Greenshield+ app store ratings for a sense of how well their plans are going. Greenshield will hire someone based on their 15-20+ years of experience, but defer to friend's of the leadership team acting as consultants for decision making. Another thing is the questionable nature of the non-profit status of Greenshield. This is an absolute for-profit insurance company. The company also went on strike for the first time in its history last year. If I were to wager, all positive reviews are fake. Look at the remaining ones to get a real sense of this place. Beware

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GreenShield Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are sorry to hear about your experience. While we can’t comment on the specifics about your experience, we felt it was important to clarify some claims in your review: Legally, GreenShield is Canada’s only national non-profit health and benefits company. We are proud of our 4.8 GreenShield app store rating, which reflects the impact of combining coverage and care in one place. Like other companies on Glassdoor, we do not condone false reviews. We’d love to understand more about your experience. Please reach out to your People & Culture Business Partner for support.

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• Hybrid model (3 days working from home)

Cons

• Heavy workload • Low salary • Lack of recognition, no rewards and a general feeling of not being valued • Compensation is limited to base salary only, with no bonus, annual increases are around 2% even when expectations are met, which does not keep pace with inflation • Limited or no growth opportunities

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GreenShield Response
1w
Thank you for sharing your feedback and for your contributions to GreenShield over the past several years. We’re pleased to hear the hybrid work model has been a positive part of your experience, and we remain committed to offering flexibility that supports both our employees and the needs of our business. As GreenShield continues to grow, the pace and complexity of work have increased across many areas. This is a deliberate part of scaling the organization and delivering on our commitments. We actively manage this through prioritization, team-level planning and ongoing support. We also want to provide important context on several of the points raised. GreenShield regularly benchmarks compensation against the market and individual performance to ensure it remains competitive. Our total rewards approach extends beyond base salary and includes development investment, benefits and recognition programs. On recognition, we do not align with the view that recognition is absent. In addition to formal programs like Applause, which enables real-time peer recognition and rewards, leaders are expected to actively acknowledge contributions and support their teams. These expectations are clear and embedded within our leadership accountabilities. Similarly, opportunities for growth and development are a core part of the employee experience. Employees have access to structured development planning, leadership programs and an annual $2,000 learning allowance, supported by regular check-ins to support career progression. Suggesting there are limited or no opportunities for growth does not reflect the range of development pathways available across the organization. While individual perspectives on workload, compensation and growth may vary, many employees continue to build long-term careers and take on new opportunities at GreenShield as the organization evolves. We appreciate you taking the time to share your perspective.
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