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Q&A With FM Global Employees
Ask employees about working at FM Global and they’ll typically tell you about camaraderie with colleagues and clients, the challenging work and the excitement of being part of a successful organization. But they also talk about the supportive culture and work/life environment that FM Global provides. We share a solid set of values, based on teamwork, trust and flexibility. Here are the special programs and policies that set us apart: Technology resources: You’ll work with state-of-the-art systems and work processes. These work tools help you spend your time adding value for the company and our clients, instead of troubleshooting inefficient or ineffective processes. Recognition for special efforts: We help you share your successes on the job with the other people in your life. Awards include the Immediate Recognition Award, Employee Service Award and the Silver Key Club for those with 25 years of service. We also thank you for your contributions with informal positive feedback and recognition for industry-related skills. Paid time-off policies: Need time away from work? The policies are in place to support you. You can count on a competitive vacation schedule and paid holidays. We also have policies in place for time off to care for a sick family member, or for bereavement.
How employees describe working at FM Global
Service is great. Good support
Tough to move up position
High capacity for full cover.
Not good company to work
Work at FM Global is Good
Q&A With FM Global Employees
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What should I wear for an interview at FM Global?
Formal business as if you were meeting an important client as a representative. Don't chicken out if you don't have it or can't afford it yet. Casual business attire is most common in the office so you will look perfectly in place in clean, ironed clothes. No t-shirts, hoodies, sneakers. If you can't get nice slacks yet, wear your best jeans that fit normally (not jeggings, no rips, no exposed skin or undies) and wear a nice button down shirt or blouse, not the style of nice shirt for clubbing. Don't you dare skip an interview over clothes! Show up in clean clothes, clean self, brushed, deodorant and don't think about it again. Nerves about the outfit will ruin the fun of meeting new people and showing your talent and personality.
Suit and tie
What is the dress code at FM Global?
Business casual if not seeing outside clients. Nice condition jeans with no holes or fringe, and some sneakers allowed but not hoodies, tshirts, flip flops. Careful with uncovered shoulders - spaghetti straps are no no, wide straps ok but most people will have another layer available due to air conditioner which can also be put on if feeling too exposed outside their office or cubicle. No shorts. Dress for the day - look great when representing.
How often do employees get raises at FM Global?
Usually an annual merit raise and sometimes a nice bump up from 1 level to another within the same position. This has happened to me a few times in different positions and they were so thoughtful to give the promotion first so that the merit raise % was calculated against the new, higher pay rate.
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at FM Global?
Both parents are entitled to parental leave. There may be special rules if both parents work for the company. Mom may end up with more time off due to medical leave for necessary physical recovery but that's different than parental leave. There was no such thing when I was having kids so 6 weeks medical was the usual time the doctor gave when mom was recovering normally and then you're back to work. Also, medical leave wasn't available for handling health issues with the new baby. We had to juggle surgeries and complications with infants and attempt to work. We couldn't use a sick day to care for a sick child, you were expected to have backup. Who wants to come babysit only on days a kid is sick? So of course most parents lied about being sick out of necessity. I'm so happy these policies have changed even though I'm jealous.
What is FM Global's internship program like?
A bit hectic but valuable. Potentially will be rotated quickly through multiple teams to get a high level overview of what the work is like and potentially put on an easy to learn but tedious task by a team in need of the extra help. This is not a bad thing, especially if you learn that is not the particular job you could stand for a year. Managers will ensure some time is spent with the staff under them, which means you'll have time for candid conversation about the job, team, company from a person who would love you to join but isn't trying to recruit you with visions of only sunshine and roses. Cafe food is yummy and the campus is a nice place to walk or sit outside for a break. Driving out on lunch break isn't worth the traffic frustration unless it's a long break. Going 4 miles round trip to get a sandwich potentially takes 30 minutes. Morning and evening commute traffic is more reasonable/less chaos than the silly lunchtime traffic.
How can I get hired at FM Global as a recent grad?
Apply! You're in demand. Don't be overly worried about which specialty is open, take the job because the company is great at moving people around the organization and this results in eventually landing where you wanted to be or landing somewhere that you never knew you wanted to be, but do now. Moving around the company makes you very valuable, it crams your head with the knowledge needed to keep separate departments in synergy. IT has their own language, Underwriting has theirs, engineering, research, etc. Move between these areas and your holistic knowledge will be in demand. Plus, you'll become connected with and trusted by so many people who will learn they can ask you almost anything and become a candidate for your favorite job or a management position if that's your aspiration.
What kind of people does FM Global like to hire?
Based on my colleagues, all kinds! I work with introverts, extroverts, serious types, jokesters, young and old. The most common trait I've found is kindness, even the grouches are just grouches, not unkind. Best thing about grouches is they let you get work done and they let you have a grouchy day too without the attention everyone else pays. There's a variety ethnicities, LGBTQ, lots of women. It's not just a straight white men's club. The fiversity seems reflective of the surrounding population and the interest in the industry. I think more minorities will become interested as today's minority employees talk to their families about their job. What kid dreams of being an underwriter? Like so many many others, I learned of the company through relatives and that's bound to continue. Today's underrepresented groups will grow as today's employees introduce their contacts to the existence of the thrilling world of property insurance and the joys of cubicles.
What is FM Global's policy towards pets in the workplace?
I've never seen a policy on pets (it could exist) and have never seen a pet in the office. I assume accommodations would made for service animals but have doubts about emotional support animals.
What kind of people succeed at FM Global?
Two things are very important to succeeding (advancing) at FM Global: 1. Who you know. 2. Being in the right place at the right time. Being a female also helps, as there is a major push to promote women. Ultimately, skills, knowledge and performance are minor contributors to success. Just need to be good enough to get by.
What unique perks and benefits does FM Global provide?
Most employees in operations get company cars.
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Should I work at FM Global?
35% of FM Global employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 25% are neutral and 40% would not recommend working at FM Global to their friends.
| 35% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 25% | Passive |
| 40% | Detractors |
