Swiss RE – “Swiss Re no longer standing out as employer of choice”

Pros

Company had/has a great reputation in Switzerland. The benefits are very good and the salary levels are on par with peers. Work/life balance is good and is a relatively low pressure working environment. Great knowledge within the company.

Cons

Company is constantly re-organizing and the culture is very political making it very difficult to get things done. Networks are very important for promotion which can help or hinder progress. Academic thought processes and the political environment can seriously hinder decision making resulting in a slow changing environment

Advice to Senior Management

Encourage a change culture, communicate more frequently and timely, reward through promotions fairly