American Express reviews

4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(18,598 total reviews)
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Stephen J Squeri

89% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

American Express has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 18,598 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The American Express employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finanzen industry (3.7 stars).

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19K reviews
5.0
Feb 4, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Supports work / life balance and flexible work arrangements, including virtual and part time positions. Offers great benefits including training, tuition reimbursement, 401K match, employee assistance programs, legal assistance program, etc. American Express is actively involved in giving back to the community, and encourages employees to do so, particularly through the employee charity gift matching program. Good development and growth opportunities. Measures employee satisfaction and holds leaders accountable for improvement where needed.

Cons

Because of company size and upgrade ramifications, the progression in technological improvements is slower than optimal. Individuals or groups supporting specific processes or applications seem to constantly change. The result is lack of ownership and slow response and resolution when issues arise.

3.0
Feb 4, 2009

Finance Manager in American Express

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

it has many offices around the globe

Cons

low compensation and poor recognition

3.0
Feb 2, 2009
Recommend
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Pros

Strong global brand and opportunities to move to different internationl locations if you are inclined to do so. Good work life balance and stable work for a few years with a brand that looks great on the resume

Cons

Large cumbersome matrix structure. Extermely slow and frustrating decision making process but leadership seems to be content with things as they are. If this continues, they do risk been overtaken by the competion which is already making inroads into the 'upper' end of the credit card business. Compensation not on par with the industry or fairly based on performance - though it is said to be.

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