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* Posted anonymously by employees (updated Nov 16, 2009)

Allstate Chairman, President, and CEO Thomas J. Wilson II

Thomas J. Wilson II

Chairman, President, and CEO

37% Approve

“Neutral”

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  • Nov 16, 2009

    3.0

    Allstate Senior Communication Consultant:   (Past Employee - 2008)

    Pros

    Being a large company, you have opportunities to move around the country as well as within the company itself. The innovative TAP (Talent Acceleration Program) is very neat for up - and - coming managers. If accepted, you spend 2 years doing 3 different assignments in various parts of the company (often various geographies) in order to accelerate your level of knowledge about the organization and prepare you for a leadership role. Vacation and benefits package are good, as is the 401K and it's one of the last few companies that still offer a pension plan.

    Cons

    The company's culture changed dramatically in recent years. Under the internal umbrella of "high performance culture" it has put extreme pressure on Allstate Agents to sell more (despite the company introducing higher rates amid the economic downturn) and on its corporate support areas to do more with fewer resources (60-hour weeks have become the norm in many areas). If you are early in your career, able to put in long hours and willing to tow the company line, you will likely prosper. If you are seeking work-life balance and an environment that rewards strategic thinking over tactical "doing", this may not be the place for you.

    Advice to Senior Management

    Hire a few executives who have the courage to speak their mind even if it means disagreeing with you. No single person knows it all. Also, stop micromanaging your leaders. Trust them to do their job.

  • Clustered in Northbrook, IL:

    “No chance for advancement unless you know someone or walk on water. Its best to know someone”

    Nov 16, 2009

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  • Anonymous:

    “Claims Department”

    Nov 5, 2009

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  • Project Manager in Northbrook, IL:

    “Wouldn't want my enemies to work there”

    Oct 10, 2009

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  • Anonymous:

    “Loyalty”

    Oct 8, 2009

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  • MCO Controller in Lubbock, TX:

    “Great Place to Work for Moms”

    Oct 7, 2009

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  • Senior Claims Processing Specialist in Hudson, OH:

    “50/50”

    Oct 2, 2009

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  • Exclusive Agent:

    “Moving away from the agent...”

    Sep 25, 2009

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  • Manager:

    “Good company”

    Sep 23, 2009

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  • Office Manager:

    “So So”

    Sep 22, 2009

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