American Express reviews

4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(18,675 total reviews)
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Stephen J Squeri

89% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

American Express has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 18,675 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 Finanzas industry (3.7 stars).

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19K reviews
2.0
Jan 31, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

*Room for advancement if you are willing to weather the storms (i.e.- constant restructuring, re-org's) *If working virtual is important to you, this is the company culture

Cons

*Leadership are not industry experts *many layers to get anything done. one department doesn't understand what the other is communicating.

4.0
Jan 30, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

world recognition,good benefits, transfer possibilities,management are very down to earth and eou asy to speak with when you need to,

Cons

the company sometimes rests on its laurels and oes not try new things until pushed against a wall .some times they may need to get a younger perspective.

4.0
Jan 30, 2012

Great learning job...

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

The movement every two to three from job to job gives a diverse and challenging opportunity.

Cons

Very Competive, difficult to get to Director level without an MBA.

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