Swiss Re reviews

No possibilities to grow in the company unless you are Swiss or American. If management believes you are introvert, forget about promotions. This is very ironic coming from one of the most introvert people in the world, the swiss. Decision taking can take ages.

- Comments about gossip culture are very true - Aggressive politics even at low levels - Strong technical specialists are promoted to management despite lack of leadership capability, or people skills leading to management by spreadsheet - Lack of opportunities to progress. Lateral moves are encouraged to counter this but in reality other departments want staff with relevant experience therefore this strategy fails - 'Own the way you work' - just branding. Unfortunately presenteeism stills rules the day in most areas. I have been told by several managers that they don't support this and that it is important to be 'visible'.