Poor culture, overall company and services lack innovation, strategy current technology norms - Associate Vice President MassMutual Employee Review

1.0
22 Jan 2018
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Pros

Great place for unambitious staff who don't want to be challenged in their work or who want to collect a paycheck

Cons

Poor strategic and innovative leadership; my manager was particularly adept at micro-managing - remote working frowned up; in office every day; little respect for anyone else's schedule but her own Beware of passive aggressive Managers who have talented 'underlings' Very poor and behind-the-times IT - tools, services

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5.0
6 Feb 2026
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Pros

work life balance; people easy to work with

Cons

multiple layers and complex RACIs

2.0
18 Jun 2026
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Pros

Some of the benefits are great.

Cons

There appears to be a significant issue with favoritism and conflicts of interest within certain areas of the organization. In some cases, close personal relationships between managers and employees seem to influence opportunities, recognition, and how people are treated. This creates a perception that being part of an inner circle is valued more than performance, accountability, and doing quality work. Employees who are not part of these groups can feel excluded, overlooked, or treated differently. There are also concerns about inconsistent standards, where certain individuals appear to have more flexibility or latitude than others.

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