Few opportunities for advancement - Accountant II Marsh Employee Review

1.0
14 Aug 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

steady hours with a defined management structure

Cons

company policies disallow promotions or transfers before 12 months in a position if you are in a small team you will not be promoted as it is not cost effective to promote you and train a new hire errors in accounting software are easier to manually correct month over month rather than implement patched for efficient workflow the easiest way to advance within the company is to leave and come back with more experience - I worked under managers who had left the company 5 separate times

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Marsh Response
5y
Thank you for taking the time to share your candid feedback and we’re sorry to hear that your time at Marsh and McLennan has been anything less than exceptional. We are a people business; developing and retaining our colleagues is a priority across the entire organization. Marsh and McLennan strives to create an environment where our people have room to innovate as we believe that everyone does their best work when they have the opportunity to expand their skillset and grow in their current role.

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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
3w
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
15 May 2026
Recommend
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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
3w
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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