I'm shocked at how quickly this place turned from a normal to a toxic environment. I used to enjoy my job and now I hate having to even think about work and having to deal with all the politics and general abuse dished out by management. I can't wait... — read more 

I wonder if JES will mention at the next townhall the headwinds that NM has with the spend of 1.3 billon on new buildings in Milwaukee and NYC? It must be nice to build a statue to yourself in your home city with company money. Then you have tiny... — read more 

Are the rumors true?

The last of the pharma bro trio has bit the dust.

Where is NM's CHRO aka the silver fox? You would think that he would be out in front of this thing regarding burnout as its company wide or maybe I'm thinking as a leader and not an authoritarian like him. I guess he only comes out for talks about... — read more 

Is Sangeetha able to make a statement without sharing her s-xist and racist views?

The truth behind the 401k match has to do with greed more than financial performance. The topic was again avoided at the Employee Town Hall and for good reason. Per the IRS, the maximum match that can be made is $20,500 or $27,000 for those over... — read more 

I have a short commute so this doesn’t affect me but it has certainly affected my perception of the company. I don’t understand why those even with 1-2 hours of a commute one way have the same return to campus requirements. It’s a reminder to me that... — read more 

Was just told during a leadership huddle that the company is staring to tighten its belt with the technology budget and they are going to reduce staff. Contractors are going to be evaluated and those not seen as strong contributors are going to be... — read more 

Anyone else concerned with NM’s “both sides” stance on ROE? Seems like their D&I initiatives were what I thought- plain and simple pandering.

Don't like the door hit you ER!

In fact, NM may need many changes. I'm sure I'm not the only one who thinks that this company is stuck in the distant past?

I used to be proud to be a small part of this company, but today I am ashamed to still be here. Have you noticed how people outside have a worsening opinion of NM? It's sad.

Do you think nm will ever reinstate the 401k match?

I've stopped worrying about layoffs a while ago. So many people are leaving and preparing to leave that they're doing the ELT's cost-cutting job for them and better than they ever could with layoffs. After all, if somebody leaves on his or her own... — read more 

Is this even possible? Honestly, I think that having a good mentor is a must here otherwise you just get pushed aside.

Once again it’s party time in New York city for leaders who spend more time pushing social agendas than leading. Waste.

Some say technology is getting better. Really??? I haven’t really noticed that.

Some suggestions from those who have departed. Spend as much time networking outside as you do in. You never know when a new boss, or a reorganization (perhaps orchestrated by CM the Destroyer, the king of meaningless reorgs), will turn your life... — read more 

Any layoff news? Seems everything has become standstill! Manages cancelled meetings, delayed responses, blah blah blah…

I hope we are far from big layoffs. Unfortunately, the company obviously has a big problem with hiring. If in place of a very knowledgeable employee who left, they hire someone who does not have adequate competencies, I do not consider it a... — read more 

I am very dissatisfied with the leadership here and have been trying to leave for three months now. I still haven’t found anything much better, but I’m not giving up. I'm getting less and less picky though. Are there any of you who would accept... — read more 

Was NS fired for lack of vision or he quit because of NM culture?

NW has become a nursery of talent for other companies. I personally know a few people who have gone to direct competitors where they are now paid more. Interestingly, they also say that they now work even more than they did here but don't complain... — read more 

After all, I have sent a lot of applications and I am sure that a new opportunity will open up for me. But it is still not clear to me why underperformers here are more valued than me and anyone who has given their best. It is humiliating... — read more 

Has anyone else seen Don V's data organization featured in the Apple TV series about WeWork? If you watch the show it pretty much show's his vision (or lack of), just smoke, mirrors, and smiles. If you dont have Apple Tv then just watch the... — read more 

Do you still like working here? What makes you stay here?

Careers section touts 401k match as a benefit but I heard it hasnt been offered in 2 years. Is this true? How does a company with so much $$ not take care of employees?

Data org is total chaos and unethical practices. Don has been in way over his head from the start. Continues to hire and reward incompetence, he brought in such winners like anju, joey, aaron. But directors always report everything is perfect and... — read more 

I’m not sure when it happened, but I recently realized that little by little, I have completely lost my work/life balance. I’m constantly working, including evenings, weekends, and even holidays. Yes, I make good money but my quality of life has... — read more 

It's funny how quick the leadership is to let some of our best people walk away just to realize it takes two or three new people to do the same job the person who left was doing on his or her own. I see this happening over and over again. How is this... — read more 

Finally the leadership got rid of the pharmacy tech folks who basically bamboozled us with the trickery and falsehood of their fancy tricks and the game shows they put on and in the process obfuscated as away from their inability to execute. Sadly... — read more 

NM not only managed to oust the only effective tech leader we've had in the 15 years I've been here, but they now intentionally break it up to a similar dysfunctional structure we only recently crawled ourselves out of. NM is the home of "repeat... — read more 

This guy needs to go. Nothing but "Yes" people around him. Has people under him that giggle like little kids and nothing gets accomplished. Some of his people do nothing but travel around pushing women in technology and talking about white male... — read more 

Identity as a tech focused company never was a real thing, nor will it ever be.

Attrition is way beyond expectation. Making everyone below P4 work 15 hours a day. Giving cheap contractors from HCL, Infosys and Wipro too much importance. NM has to realize that the products they are making is not worth investing on, and cheap... — read more 

Not only do I think that Northwestern Mutual is continuously losing its competitive edge, but also I think that I am less and less marketable the longer I stay here. What do others think about the competitiveness of this company? I will be leaving... — read more 

The HR environment at Northwestern Mutual is more political than the US government thanks to Don's culture. Like mentioned on many posts prior he has brought in his own women and men that he has worked with in the past and has created a pecking... — read more 

Time to relax, my friends. We're good for a while.

According to survey results released recently, nearly 3 of 4 (73٪) employees (or as the Chief HR Officer puts it, "half our employees [50%]...") have experienced an impactful amount of burnout over the past 6 months. He then deflects: "We know... — read more