Management believes its own hubris. - Anonymous employee Empower Employee Review

2.0
7 Feb 2014
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The benefits are ok for the Denver area. Useful, but overpriced, amenities on site (cafeteria and company story) although the gym is free to access. Proximity to Starbucks. It is a great place to work if you are only interested in a paycheck.

Cons

This is the kind of company that issues its own press release about how happy its employees are and then points to the press release as proof that its employees are happy. There is poor management at all levels. No career advancement and microscopic pay raises, if any. (The 10% cap on compensation increases would be astronomical compared to the recent 0-3.5% ranges.) No rhyme or reason behind promotions except that they generally favor men over women (especially Canadian men!) and anyone who will tell them what they want to hear, not what they need to hear. Anyone who demonstrates proficiency, independent thought or an ability to excel at their job is penalized because they might make the ruling class look bad. The company is looking for rank and file employees who are a C to a C+ and does it’s best to make sure everyone deserves this rating. Don't work here if you are trying to build or develop and career.

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5.0
18 June 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

Empower fully supports work life balance. They also support and encourage community service. I like the fact that they match not only by monetary contributions, they also match actual volunteer hours with money. Management at all levels is committed and invested in you professionally and personally.

Cons

None that I have found.

5.0
11 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Many smart people genuinely want to grow & succeed; An excellent long term strategic vision backed by long term oriented investors; Ample growth opportunities at a business that is very well positioned for long term growth. Leaders that genuinely care about their people. Remote work is truly an advantage - just the lack of a commute makes a large difference. Opportunity to be at the ground level of a company that will develop a much stronger national brand over the next decade.

Cons

Delivery & Execution are areas that are truly challenging in the high growth/evolutionary environment that Empower is in today. Cultural changes are happening within the business that create some competing priorities, though Sr. Leaders continue to lead through this. Working with people across the US means don't expect a normal schedule - early / late starts and working lunches are the norm.

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