Every Day Could Be Your Last - Participant Services Representative Marsh Employee Review

2.0
Oct 3, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Average medical benefits, work would not follow you home at the end of the day.

Cons

I worked here for three years, started as a temp to perm, with promises of career opportunity. This has been one of the worst companies across the board I have ever worked for. The culture /environment was at such a level of extreme micromanagement and beaurocracy , that it was drilled into your head every day that one mistake or bad call could be your last. I never felt any sense of job security despite getting "promotions" with no extra pay. You were given 45 minutes (and not a second over) off the phones for lunch and bathroom breaks. If you ever went over, you would get a write up. Management would scare you with vague and undefined "write ups and errors" with changing criteria every day to the point where you would no longer know up from down or how to do your job correctly. You never knew how to do your job any given day. A coworker that had used all of their sick days and "break time" for the day was forced to come in while sick. While asking management what they should do to not get written up if they were feeling sick, they found them a bucket "just in case". The people that work there are friendly, but they all know how bad it is to work there, and are finding their way out. I was told other than unattainable incentives, I would never see a raise there after three years. I left on my own terms.

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5.0
May 23, 2026
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Pros

Supportive and collaborative marketing leadership team. Leadership welcomed new ideas and outside perspectives. Clear direction from leadership, modern NYC office, and strong investment in marketing operations, technology, and innovation. I had the opportunity to meet with John Doyle several times. He always came across as decisive, approachable, and genuinely passionate about the business and its people. That tone carried through much of the leadership culture. I also enjoyed working for John Jones. He was a strong leader who set clear objectives, communicated priorities well, and created realistic expectations for the team. That clarity helped the organization stay focused while still encouraging innovation and new ideas.

Cons

Like many large enterprise organizations, decision-making could move slowly at times due to the matrixed structure and number of stakeholders involved across business units.

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Marsh Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience at Marsh. We agree that our colleagues make us who we are, and we are committed to providing an environment where people be their best and thrive.
1.0
May 15, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Flexible hybrid work schedule allowing Mondays and Fridays to be remote

Cons

I would absolutely never recommend anyone to be an employee at Marsh especially in the Austin office. They speak so highly about the way their employees are treated but in the Austin office, they do exactly the opposite. They do not take care of their employees and frequently do many lay offs. Management at the office is horrible and they do not have any regard for their employees. The job work is boring and they do not have enough employees for the work load. The team was behind by 3 years and then in May they just let everyone go with no plan for how they will handle the work. Do not work here if you want any career growth or to relocate. They will trap you in their office which they call “Center of Excellence” and it is far from that. I had multiple colleagues who tried to relocate and possibly go remote or move to another office and then head of the Austin office would not allow it. Compensation is horrible for the amount of work and what you have to put up with in the office.

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Marsh Response
2w
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We take these concerns seriously and understand the importance of effective leadership. We are committed to creating a positive work environment and providing our colleagues with the support they need. We encourage you to reach out to your manager or HR partner to discuss your specific concerns further.
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