You're just a number - werkgeversreview Client Relationship Representative (CRR) bij First Merchants

Supportive culture that helps you advance your skills

Fast paced and can be stressful

Absolutely nothing is good about this employer.

DEI Overload: DEI initiatives are excessively prioritized to the detriment of performance and fairness. I’ve personally witnessed high-performing employees being let go under the guise of these policies. • No Internal Promotion: Promotions rarely go to internal candidates, no matter their qualifications or track record. Leadership consistently hires from outside, crushing morale and motivation. • Leadership is Absent: Executive leadership is virtually invisible and provides no real support. Strategy seems nonexistent, and employee feedback falls on deaf ears. • Toxic Sales Culture: The bank is bleeding deposits, and the only “solution” is to push staff to make more calls—quantity over quality—which damages both employee morale and client relationships. • Rampant Micromanagement: The level of micromanagement is beyond unreasonable. Salaried, remote employees are required to schedule their lunches on calendars—this speaks volumes about the lack of trust and professionalism. • Technology is LIGHTYEARS behind other institutions. Outdated, slow, and clunky processes make your job virtually impossible. • Raises are Insulting: After receiving an “Outstanding” on my performance review, I was given a meager 2% raise. There is clearly no real reward for going above and beyond. • No Value for Top Performers: The hardest-working, highest-producing employees are overlooked and undervalued. It’s demoralizing.