Ally treats employees fairly but slow to change with the times - werkgeversreview Risk Analyst bij Ally Financial

Ally is very slow to adapt and change with the times...an 'old school' company very set in its ways. Questioning why certain job functions are performed, or if there is a better way of doing things, is not really encouraged. This leads to a lot of redundant or low-value-adding tasks in performance of your job, which doesn't exactly lead to a sense of fulfillment or personal accomplishment. Also, employees aren't necessarily recognized for their accomplishments in any meaningful way. I worked there for over a decade; I always received exemplary reviews from my managers, but it never translated into substantial bonuses or raises. The biggest promotion/raise I received was two years into my tenure, and then my salary struggled to keep up with inflation after that, despite all the additional experience and knowledge I accumulated. I also found out I was passed over for a job that I applied for because of the perceived value of an outside hire (the hiring manager didn't want to miss the opportunity to bring an external applicant into the company; to me this implied that they assumed after 10+ years I would always be around and that there would always be another chance to hire me into a new role....this decision ultimately played a strong role in my leaving)...basically demonstrating they don't put much stock in people who know and understand the company's culture and systems. Being an incumbent will actually put you at a disadvantage when trying to advance.