A Company with a Heart - Anonymous employee Capital One Employee Review

5.0
Mar 17, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Fantastic work/life balance, the ability to work remotely for some roles, fun work environment, great company culture and values, corporate citizenship and volunteerism, open communication, visibility to and from leadership, onsite campus amenities (cafes, gym, health center), great benefits, awesome people and opportunities for training and growth.

Cons

Career pathing and growth opportunities for some roles, lower salary, flawed promotional process and at times slow execution on initiatives and deliverables.

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Capital One Response
10y
Hi! Thank you for your thoughtful feedback. We will definitely keep asking for advice, input, comments and feedback - you put it well, we're continually striving to be better, smarter, and more efficient as we grow in our mission. Thanks for the pulse check!

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