Mission: Western Union helps people move money effortlessly around the globe. When money moves fluidly, good things happen. A child goes to college. A business expands. Emergency aid arrives at the moment it’s needed. Whole nations thrive.
Diversity is just one of the things that make us better as an organization! Here are some highlights from our second annual environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report, released for 2019. To view the entire #ESGReport, visit https://bit.ly/2NXd3Sp.
Glassdoor Sohini Rojala, Head of Network for the Middle East and Asia Pacific, was recently interviewed by finews.asia on the money transfer landscape during these challenging times. Western Union experienced a major uplift in digital transactions, and according to Sohini, “what hasn’t changed is the reasons people send money back home: to support their families and communities, and for savings.” Read the full interview here: https://www.finews.asia/finance/32114-western-union-remittances-essential-in-getting-global-economy-back-on-track-sohini-rajola
For 168 years and counting, Western Union has connected people around the world. Over the last decade, the world has changed faster than ever before – and we have changed with it. We provide fast, reliable, and convenient ways to move money across borders. Globally, 70% of WU.com transactions are initiated on a mobile device.
We are a globally minded, purpose driven company. Our employee base is just as global as our customers. Employees live and work in over 50 countries, speaking more than 37 different languages and dialects, and we pay our employees in 45 different currencies.
From our day-to-day work to becoming a leader in cross-border, cross-currency money movement, we are motivated by values: being purpose driven, globally minded, trustworthy and respectful. This means speaking our customers’ languages, living in their neighborhoods, sharing their culture, and giving back to our global community. That’s what we refer to as the WU Way. On our team, you’ll be part of a global workforce but still get the direct support and resources you need to succeed and grow.
We take pride in being named a “Best Place to Work” in multiple locations around the world, and we couldn’t have done it without our people.
We’re growing! Interested? We’d love to hear from you.
Learn more and see where you might fit into on our mission to Move Money For Better.
Our people (over 10,000 strong!) are what make Western Union. They move money – and so much more. They create change, solve problems, and make better happen.
Don’t just take our word for it – here’s what our team had to say about working with us!
Our people (over 10,000 strong!) are what make Western Union. They move money – and so much more. They create change, solve problems, and make better happen.
Don’t just take our word for it – here’s what our team had to say about working with us!
“Very generous salary, bonus and benefits including 401(k) matching, superb health plan complete with life insurance and all. Many other perks including tuition reimbursement, monthly coupons for free money transfer, rewards points you can use to buy stuff online. Satisfying job knowing you help people reach out to their loved ones at crucial moments in their needs.” – Software Developer | Montvale, NJ
“The benefits far outweigh any other company I've worked for. Sense of culture and company values are exhibited daily, and the foundation encourages employee engagement! Strong management that encourages collaboration across groups. Great opportunities to grow if you know where to look for them.” – Senior Analyst | Englewood, CO
“Great pay, 401K. Great atmosphere, great management. Café in bottom floor of building. Great life balance, amazing insurance options, great work study options. All around a great company. They want you to experience different parts of the company and help train you and help you grow.” – Auditor | Englewood, CO
“I love working for Western Union! The people who work here are passionate about what they do and are leaders in the community. I enjoy the work/life balance, flexible schedule, generous PTO days, professional development opportunities and feel fairly compensated for what I was hired to do.” – Senior Analyst | Denver, CO
Better doesn’t happen without hard work and commitment. At Western Union, we expect the best from our teams, and in return, we're proud to take great care of our employees and their families with our Global Total Rewards program. It’s one of the many ways we try to show our teams that we appreciate all they do.
Below is a sampling of the benefits offered in the United States (varies based on location).
At Western Union, supporting veterans in the workplace means much more than just hiring them. It means creating opportunities to advance, exercising empathy and understanding of their experiences, and putting their unique skills to practice. These mission-driven individuals bring natural leadership and diverse ways of thinking to the table, and we are proud to work side-by-side with them.
Military Leave Pay (all U.S. employees)
In addition to the protections and rights afforded under the Uniformed Services Employment and Re-Employment Rights Act (USERRA), Western Union provides:
Learn more about the veteran experience at Western Union:
“I have been blessed in that I have worked at some great places and as a vet I know what it is like to be a part of something that you are proud of. My previous civilian employment never made me feel like I was part of a group working together to do something great. Working at WU I get to talk with people all over the world and it makes me feel good when I show up for work and I know I can do something that could improve lives, make the world more connected and do some good for others in need. My experience with WU really started some time ago, after attending a veteran's recruiting event. The recruiting staff were very engaged they called me regularly to get status updates and advocated on my behalf. I am very grateful for the opportunity and I hope to repay that kindness and professionalism with hard work.” – Lead Analyst | Denver, CO
“Western Union offers benefits that no other company offers to their employees with a continuous opportunity of career progression. They are committed to the team concept of getting the job done and the well being of their staff. They support their employees endeavours and are very military friendly. They have implemented several offerings that support their employees that wish to continue their service for their country. They listen to the ideas of their employees and have several reward programs that encourage free thinking. Everyone seems happy to be there and happy to work with like minded people. I would highly recommend this company to anyone looking to grow as a professional.” – AML Compliance Analyst | Englewood, CO
“If veterans are considering employment at Western Union, I would tell them that it’s an incredible place to enrich their career growth. The amenities and supportive culture will definitely permit any veteran to flourish, and allow them to continue serving in a capacity that impacts people all over the world in so many positive ways.” – Compliance & Fraud Analyst, GAI | Englewood, CO
The Western Union® services reach all corners of the globe, and so do our volunteering and charitable efforts. As a global company, it’s important to us that we give back to our communities, creating a lasting international impact. One of the ways Western Union does this is through its support of the Western Union Foundation, a separate §501(c)(3) United States charity. Learn more about the Foundation’s purpose:
Western Union Foundation
The Western Union Foundation, with the support of The Western Union Company, its employees, Agents, and business partners, helps underserved populations connect to the global economy through the power of education. Learn more about the Foundation’s impact in 2018 here.
Fast Facts
To date:
Education For Better
Education is one of the surest pathways to economic opportunity. Through collaborations with non profits around the world, the Foundation has embarked on a mission to connect 50,000 migrants, refugees, women and young people to the global economy by 2020 through demand-driven skills training and workforce enablement programs. The Foundation also offers a global scholarship program that helps put a post-secondary education in reach for in-need students studying in the STEM fields and business.
Employees Engage
Western Union employees can engage with the Foundation in their local community through volunteering, direct giving to the Foundation, and through gift match. The Foundation also offers a program, WU Gives, where employees are empowered to nominate and select nonprofits in their local region for Western Union Foundation funding.
I have been working at Western Union full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
I appreciate and identify with the mission of the company, which is to move money across borders while meeting compliance regulations for all affected countries. I appreciate the way that I have been treated by this company. The benefits are good, and my work environment is set to a pretty chill pace. We cover a lot of ground and keep moving forward. My boss is cool too.
Cons
I think a focus on infrastructure would be helpful. I know that everyone is super impressed by shiny new security tools, but I don't see the point in painting a rusty car. Might be better to do some refurbishing work on systems, instead of putting a fresh coat of paint on.
Advice to Management
I think my cons list suffices. Just the typical "don't let bureaucracies fully lead technical charges"-kind of thing.
Helpful (1)
Application
I applied online. I interviewed at Western Union.
Interview
One telephonic interview that lasted for 15 minutes, then one webcam coding interview that lasted for half an hour after a week and one HR discussion over the phone to discuss about the salary.
Interview Questions
Veteran Hiring Commitment
Committed to helping America's military veterans find work
Pay Equality Pledge
Committed to paying equitably for equal work & experience
Social Responsibility Pledge
Formal programs or foundation to give back to communities
Diversity Commitment
Has programs that support a diverse and inclusive workforce
