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Northwestern Mutual Company Culture
Northwestern Mutual Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviewsChoice Employer
A+
4.6/5
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
A+Diversity
A+Executive Team
A+Gender
A+Outlook
A+Northwestern Mutual CEO
Top 5%Top 5% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
John Schlifske
80 /100
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Diversity at Northwestern Mutual
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A+
Diverse employees at Northwestern Mutual have rated Team, Outlook, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Northwestern Mutual
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A+
Women at Northwestern Mutual have rated Team, Outlook, and Meetings as the highest categories they have scored
Northwestern Mutual eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 10%Top 10% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
36
Northwestern Mutual employees are 36% more likely to recommend Northwestern Mutual as a great place to work
| 58% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 20% | Passives |
| 22% | Detractors |
Working at Northwestern Mutual
Working at Northwestern Mutual is rated highly by 152 employees, across various culture dimensions. Northwestern Mutual employees are most satisfied about CEO Rating, Executive Team, and Outlook categories, putting Northwestern Mutual’s culture in the Top 5% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Top 15% compared to other companies in Milwaukee, WI. See below in detail how working at Northwestern Mutual was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Northwestern Mutual
A+
Overall Company Culture at Northwestern Mutual is rated A+
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5%
Northwestern Mutual ranks in the Top 5% of other companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Northwestern Mutual Employee Reviews
Out of 233 Northwestern Mutual employee reviews, 91% were positive. The remaining 9% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Northwestern Mutual improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 91% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 9% |
Positive Reviews From Northwestern Mutual Employees
- What makes you most happy at work?offering solutions to my clients problems.
- What is most positive about the culture and environment at your company?We typically have a healthy supportive competitive nature with a focus on the client's best interest.
- What are some of the best things about your team?They are focused on the success of our clients
Constructive Feedback From Northwestern Mutual Employees
- What does the leadership team need to get better at?Not treating people like robots
- What's going wrong and how can it be improved?Low compensation and terrible training.
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?A better pay structure with a minimum salary.
Northwestern Mutual Company Information
Northwestern Mutual Company Overview
Northwestern Mutual has been helping families and businesses achieve financial security for 160 years.
Northwestern Mutual was founded in 1859 and its current CEO is John Schlifske. Since its inception 167 years ago, Northwestern Mutual has grown to 25934 employees.
Northwestern Mutual Mission, Vision & Values
Northwestern Mutual Mission & Values
As achieving financial security becomes more complex for people, a few simple truths are becoming even more powerful. Relationships are built on trust. Our lives and businesses matter. And we’re much stronger together than we are apart. These beliefs launched our company 160 years ago. Today they’re hardwired into our DNA and are just some of the reasons why people turn to Northwestern Mutual to help secure their financial lives. Why are we so passionate about helping people achieve financial security? To start with, it’s not about profits. As a mutual company, we don’t have stockholders. It’s because we love building brighter futures for our more than four million client, financial representatives, employees and communities. We do it unlike anybody else. We believe in doing what’s right. This is evident in the way we do business, in how we work with clients, in the values we hold and in the way we’re working together to strengthen local communities.
Northwestern Mutual Vision Statement
We aim to be the pre-eminent financial security firm by consistently focusing on one ambition: to have a meaningful impact on our financial professionals and staff, our clients and our communities that will create a legacy for future generations.
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Northwestern Mutual
Reducing our environmental impact is good for business and the right thing to do. We're taking actions that help us operate our offices in the most energy-efficient ways, eliminate onsite waste, and invest responsibly. We're also taking steps to ensure our investment portfolio incorporates climate risk and, when consistent with our commitment to policyowner returns, advances other important social goals.
Every day we're improving lives of children and families and making a lasting impact in the communities we serve by providing employment opportunities, local business investments and guidance to our policyowners.
And we make an impact by giving back to the people and communities we serve. Together with our partners we're improving education; revitalizing neighborhoods; enhancing our hometown by ensuring it is an inviting and exciting place to live, work and play; and accelerating the search for cures for childhood cancer.
| Headquarter | 720 E Wisconsin Ave Milwaukee, WI 53202 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.northwesternmutual.com/careers/ |
| Founding Date | 1859 |
| Tel | 414-271-1444 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | careers.northwesternmutual.com/corporate-careers/ |
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Northwestern Mutual Competitors
Northwestern Mutual competitors include Primerica, New York Life Insurance Company, MetLife, and Prudential. Northwestern Mutual ranks 3rd in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Northwestern Mutual compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Northwestern Mutual Employees
Northwestern Mutual has 25934 employees. 152 employees at Northwestern Mutual have reviewed Northwestern Mutual across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 152 Northwestern Mutual employees give their leadership a grade of A, or Top 10% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Northwestern Mutual are generally satisfied with their total compensation at Northwestern Mutual, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Northwestern Mutual are pleased with their team. 152 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers an A+. The majority believe the meetings at Northwestern Mutual are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Northwestern Mutual believe the environment at Northwestern Mutual is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Northwestern Mutual is comfortably fast. About 73% of the employees at Northwestern Mutual work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Northwestern Mutual are happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Northwestern Mutual employees generally work 8.7 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Northwestern Mutual report the work pace is comfortably fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
On a typical day, employees at Northwestern Mutual have 1 meeting
Meetings
A Day in the Life
93% of Northwestern Mutual employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Northwestern Mutual employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
75% of Northwestern Mutual employees report they are happy with their work life balance
Work Life Balance
A Day in the Life
Northwestern Mutual employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
86% of Northwestern Mutual employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Northwestern Mutual - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Northwestern Mutual is that the company was very prepared on their first day. Northwestern Mutual employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was positive. 75% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Northwestern Mutual KPIs and OKRs
At Northwestern Mutual 67% of employees think their department KPIs and OKRs are clear. Employees’ understanding of Northwestern Mutual's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 17 Northwestern Mutual employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 12 have said yes.
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Northwestern Mutual CEO & Leadership
Northwestern Mutual CEO - John Schlifske
80 /100
Northwestern Mutual’s CEO John Schlifske started in this role in 1987. John’s approval rate is in the Top 5% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 10% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in Milwaukee, WI. Northwestern Mutual’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with 1 to 3 Years experience, employees in the Finance department, and employees in the Operations department. However, employees in the IT department, employees in the Marketing department, and employees in the Admin department have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Northwestern Mutual’s competitors, John Schlifske ranks right above MetLife CEO Michel A. Khalaf. Under Schlifske’s leadership, Northwestern Mutual employee respondents are most happy about their Executive Team and the company’s Outlook. Office Culture and Meetings are two areas, according to respondents, where Northwestern Mutual could stand to see real improvement.
Northwestern Mutual Leadership
The Northwestern Mutual Executive Team is rated an “A+” and led by CEO John Schlifske, Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, President of Retail Investments and Head of Institutional Investments Aditi Gokhale, and Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer and Chief Risk Officer Mike Carter
John Schlifske CEO / President
John Schlifske is chairman, president and chief executive officer of Northwestern Mutual. He is also a member of... read more
Aditi Gokhale Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, President of Retail Investments and Head of Institutional Investments
Aditi Gokhale serves as the Executive Vice President & Chief Strategy Officer, President of Retail Investments and Head... read more
Mike Carter Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer and Chief Risk Officer
Mike Carter serves as the Executive Vice President - Chief Financial Officer and Chief Risk Officer of Northwestern... read more
Ray Manista Executive Vice President - Chief Legal Officer & Secretary
Ray Manista serves as the Executive Vice President - Chief Legal Officer & Secretary of Northwestern Mutual. Ray started... read more
Tim Gerend Executive Vice President & Chief Distribution Officer
Tim Gerend serves as the Executive Vice President & Chief Distribution Officer of Northwestern Mutual.
John Grogan Executive Vice President & Chief Insurance Officer
John Grogan serves as the Executive Vice President & Chief Insurance Officer of Northwestern Mutual.
Ronald Joelson Executive Vice President & President NMIMC
Ronald Joelson serves as the Executive Vice President & President NMIMC of Northwestern Mutual.
Christian Mitchell Executive Vice President & Chief Customer Officer
Christian Mitchell serves as the Executive Vice President & Chief Customer Officer of Northwestern Mutual.
Don Robertson Executive Vice President and Chief HR Officer
Don Robertson serves as the Executive Vice President and Chief HR Officer of Northwestern Mutual.
Diversity & Inclusion at Northwestern Mutual
Diverse employees at Northwestern Mutual score the company 84/100 across various culture categories, placing Northwestern Mutual in the Top 5% of companies on Comparably with 10,000+ Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Northwestern Mutual across various culture dimensions.
We're building an inspiring, inclusive culture where everyone can bring their best self to the workplace and realize their individual potential. We are driving to a time when leaders embrace diversity as a business advantage and individuals feel highly valued and actively engaged. Our inclusive approach to delivering financial security helps place and keep us at the center of our clients' financial lives.
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Northwestern Mutual Perks & Benefits
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
Northwestern Mutual PTO
Northwestern Mutual's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 20-30 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Paid Time Off is Northwestern Mutual's most important benefit besides Healthcare when ranked by employees, with 40% of employees saying it is the most important benefit. Northwestern Mutual's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a $2500+ cash value per month.
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Northwestern Mutual Careers
Northwestern Mutual Jobs
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H1B Visa
In 2019, Northwestern Mutual applied for 45 H1B visas. Of the work permits applied for, 93% were approved, 4% certified-withdrawn, and 2% withdrawn.
An in-depth look at ‘Certified-withdrawn’ H1B applications at Northwestern Mutual unveil that one approved work permit application was withdrawn before the employee’s start date, and 2 were withdrawn by Northwestern Mutual after the employee’s start date.
Work Permit Application Outcome
Northwestern Mutual has a total of 25934 employees
45
Total Applied
H1B Applications Outcome
- 93% Granted (42 out of 45)
- 0% Denied ( out of 45)
- 2% Withdrawn Application was withdrawn by the employer before approval/rejection (1 out of 45)
- 4% Certified-Withdrawn Application was approved but later withdrawn by employer (2 out of 45)
This data was calculated using publicly sourced data from OFLC Performance Data
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Northwestern Mutual on Comparably
Candidates By Department
All Industries | 57% | |
|---|---|---|
Engineering | 10% | |
Admin | 5% | |
Marketing | 5% | |
Communications | 5% | |
Other | 19% |
Candidates By Location
Milwaukee | 57% | |
|---|---|---|
New York City | 10% | |
Mc Lean | 5% | |
Fond Du Lac | 5% | |
Elk Grove Village | 5% | |
Other | 19% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Northwestern Mutual
What is Northwestern Mutual address?
Northwestern Mutual location is at 720 E Wisconsin Ave
Who is the CEO of Northwestern Mutual?
Northwestern Mutual CEO is John Schlifske, their score by employees is 80
What is Northwestern Mutual eNPS?
The eNPS for Northwestern Mutual is 36
How many employees work in Northwestern Mutual?
Northwestern Mutual has 25934 employees
Who are Northwestern Mutual competitors?
Northwestern Mutual main competitors are Primerica, New York Life Insurance Company, MetLife, Prudential
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