Cocky leaders. Political. Empty promise. Don’t waste your time. - Mid Management, Asia Regional Office Manulife Employee Review

1.0
5 May 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Blue chip name to the public but widely known as conservative and bureaucratic. The grass outside Manulife is greener indeed.

Cons

All those employer branding, empty propaganda of global mobility and growth development etc. Glass ceiling and racial discrimination in Asia regional office unless you are white. Promotion from within is extinct but incumbents will be pushed out.

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Manulife Response
8y
Thank you for your review. We are sorry to hear you did not have a great experience with us. If you would like to discuss further, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@manulife.com.

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Appreciate your honesty. Your insights matter – thank you for helping us grow.
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