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Stifel's Deplorable Response to the Pandemic - Operations Associate Stifel Financial Employee Review

1.0
20 May 2020
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Pros

I do not have any positives.

Cons

Stifel has said that people going back to work in office is “voluntary” for when employees feel comfortable. This isn’t true. There is no “voluntary” part about it. We have not been given a choice; they just tell us we need to come back to the office. In fact, management has told us that if we want to continue working from home, then Stifel isn’t the place for us. During this pandemic, management has encouraged employees to express any concerns. However, when we do so, the response is basically an argument as to why our concerns aren’t valid. Management has told employees not to talk to other employees about COVID or the testing done at Stifel. They are trying to suppress information as to not “scare employees.” Other notes: -Extreme lack of communication -1 day notice to work from home -3 days’ notice to go back into the office -Completely skipped the promotional period without a word -In no way reimbursed or alleviated parking expenses during time we must work from home -Disregard for employees’ health/safety/concerns -Kept workers in office until employees were showing symptoms and being tested for COVID-19 -Sending workers back into the office before they’re comfortable with it

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5.0
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Pros

Good benefits and decent pay for the level of experience I had.

Cons

Company culture was very... corporate.

1.0
23 Jun 2026
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Pros

* Higher pay than some of my previous positions. * Professional corporate office environment. * Gained experience in the financial services industry. * Developed strong client service and communication skills. * Learned to work with regulated processes, documentation, and account-related tasks. * Built experience handling confidential and sensitive information. * Strengthened organizational, administrative, and problem-solving skills. * Opportunity to work with a diverse client base and professional colleagues. * Valuable résumé experience in wealth management and financial services. * Competitive benefits, including retirement savings options. * Expanded my professional background beyond retail and customer service roles. * Improved my ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities in a fast-paced environment. * Gained experience that is transferable to healthcare, administrative, and customer-facing roles.

Cons

Training felt limited after the initial onboarding period. * Opportunities for cross-training and learning other departments were minimal. * Work environment felt siloed, with teams operating independently. * Limited feedback and coaching from management. * Felt there was little support for professional development and growth. * Difficult to gain exposure to different areas of the business. * Expectations could be unclear at times. * Challenging to build confidence when training and support were inconsistent. * Limited sense of teamwork and collaboration across departments. * Career advancement opportunities did not feel clearly defined. * Work was often repetitive and task-focused. * Did not feel like a long-term fit for my career goals and interests

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