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      MetLife

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      MetLife reviews

      3.7

      68% would recommend to a friend

      (6,429 total reviews)
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      Michel Khalaf

      82% approve of CEO

      67% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.7

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Work/Life balance

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      3.4

      Career opportunities

      3.2

      Senior management

      MetLife has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 6,429 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The MetLife employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Seguros industry (3.6 stars).

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      6K reviews
      3.0
      Nov 10, 2008

      As a public company, still learning to 'walk the walk'

      Business systems analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Flexible with alternate work arrangements such as telecommuting. Willing to invest in needed training where applicable to job responsibilities.

      Cons

      Middle management overly political in the way decisions are based in terms of job promotions. Need to better 'walk the walk' in terms of pay for performance. True risk takers and those going the extra mile in speaking out when something is not working as it should are more often shunned than rewarded while others who coast through their jobs aren't pushed enough to contribute. In sum, the people who are not the 'check your brains at the door' contributors who readily accept the more complex, difficult work, often end up getting piled on while others float in the background.

      4.0
      Nov 9, 2008

      Micro Management

      Business consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      They provide a decent benefits package including health, pension, and 401k. They also encourage self development within your current position. In addition, they do allow carrer advancement but sometimes its based on politics rather than qualifications.

      Cons

      In my current position there is ALOT of micro management. Sometimes they are so worried about the smallest details that they crucify individuals for even the smallest mistakes. Therefore, they loose sight of the big picture. They are also very indecisive on ALOT of issues. Something that we should be empowered to handle ourselves they would rather CYA and pass the decision up the management chain.

      4.0
      Oct 21, 2008

      Good company. Equal opportunity for working mothers

      Systems analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Good company to work for. Good place to learn, decisions are supported. Support for working mothers/flexible work time. Telecommuting allowed when necessary. Can work evening/weekends from home to make up work schedules. Work looked at objectively for reviews. Reviews are frequent. Development plans are made and employees encouraged to grow. Management can make good (even tough) decision when necessary.

      Cons

      Outsourcing continuing. Layoffs, cost cutting in progress. Low ratings can be given even to good workers if everyone in the team is doing well as a certain percentage of people must be given low ratings. While development plans can be made, ability to grow in direction wanted by employee is sometimes difficult.

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