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HR and Management are good at using fear as a motivator. Leadership is non-existent

Senior Software Engineer
Former Employee
Worked at Fidelity Investments for 9 years
April 2, 2013
1.0
Doesn't RecommendNo CEO Opinion
Pros

Co-workers are pleasant and accommodating for the most part. The work environment is clean and well kept.

Cons

Top-heavy HR and management at all levels have created an environment where fear is the motivator. Knowledge, skill, and experience are not factors in determining raises and promotions. Managers and some co-workers who seek attention from management will agree to any ridiculous request and deadline. This company has lost many high-quality employees and will continue down this long and slippery slope until they figure out how to create a real team culture.

Advice to Management
  1. Get rid of the "semper fidelis" statement in your company description. It is insulting to all current and former Marines that a pathetic organization like Fidelity—one that is clueless as to the meaning of those words and even more clueless about the meaning of esprit de corps—to use the Marine Corps motto in any way, shape, or form.

  2. You've ruined Fidelity; now it's time to look for other good companies to ruin.

  3. Find another man like Ned Johnson to lead the company.

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