National Penn Bancshares Reviews

I worked at National Penn Bancshares

Pros – direct management/immediate work environment was satisfactory, benefits package was satisfactory, flexibility in schedule, and assignment of pay increases all positive

Cons – the top of the house did not listen to the valid feedback from the front line employees; this negatively impacted customer service

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I worked at National Penn Bancshares

Pros – Interesting and challenging work. Lots of quality folks

Cons – Unless you were in the inter circle, little chance for advancement. Lots of favoritism

Advice to Senior Management – Identify quality folks and reward them for job well done

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at National Penn Bancshares

Pros – Nice hometown atmosphere. Most of the people are pleasant. Bennies seem to be decent, esp. free bank accounts, etc.

Cons – Lots of people here who have been here their whole lives--creates inbreeding. Many mundane and petty personalities. Some of the senior managers, excuse me, senior vice presidents (everyone's a vice president here!), are downright poisonous, cruel and toxic.

Advice to Senior Management – Get with contemporary times and the real world! Pay attention to those senior managers' whose people are browbeat day in and day out and get rid of them (the senior managers, not the abused employees). Do you really think it's smart business to keep these petty women who have been with the company their whole lives, 28-35 years, just because of their longevity? Take a hard look at what kind of managers they really are and how awful their employees are feeling!

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

I have been working at National Penn Bancshares

Pros – National Penn Bank truly cares about its clients and its employees. Through these economic hardships there has never been a mass layoff. There is stability in the company as long as you are working hard. Department managers range in flexibility and morale, however I'm personally satified with mine.

Cons – There are more federal regulations, which cause more red tape in accomplishing tasks on the front-lines. Also, the company's culture is also changing as it has greatly expanded in the past 3 years.

Advice to Senior Management – I think senior management has done a great job in leading NPB out of the economic hardships we faced in the prior year. I believe an analysis of salaries should be assessed on the management side of the community offices, as was with the teller side 3 years ago. There are thin margins between the Head Tellers, Assistant Managers and COMs. This is causing talent to walk out the door to its competitors at times. Also, visibility of top senior management would go a long way in further bolstering morale in the company.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

I worked at National Penn Bancshares

Pros – Growth opportunities available if you are willing to stick it out and wait your turn.

Cons – Pay and benefits package leave much to be desired although it is one of the most competitive in the area.

Advice to Senior Management – Pay employees what they deserve and assure the funds that are being paid out are allocated to the employees who deserve it.

I worked at National Penn Bancshares

Pros – pay was ok and benefits good

Cons – trying to get an advancement in career is hard

Advice to Senior Management – none

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend