Great opportunity, but worse than average politics - Anonymous employee Marsh Employee Review

3.0
1 Aug 2015
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Smart people. Creative minds. Excellent project management. Well developed marketing strategy. Supportive of significant research. A high degree of mutual professional respect

Cons

Lots of snob-oriented status activities. A strong bias toward individuals' schooling, even after 30 years after graduation. Heaven help you if your creative idea is not considered to be a top priority. There is a great deal of politics and cronyism at senior levels, often undermining meaningful relationships and priorities.

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5.0
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Pros

Supportive and collaborative marketing leadership team. Leadership welcomed new ideas and outside perspectives. Clear direction from leadership, modern NYC office, and strong investment in marketing operations, technology, and innovation. I had the opportunity to meet with John Doyle several times. He always came across as decisive, approachable, and genuinely passionate about the business and its people. That tone carried through much of the leadership culture. I also enjoyed working for John Jones. He was a strong leader who set clear objectives, communicated priorities well, and created realistic expectations for the team. That clarity helped the organization stay focused while still encouraging innovation and new ideas.

Cons

Like many large enterprise organizations, decision-making could move slowly at times due to the matrixed structure and number of stakeholders involved across business units.

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Thank you for sharing your experience at Marsh. We agree that our colleagues make us who we are, and we are committed to providing an environment where people be their best and thrive.
4.0
23 Jun 2026
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Pros

Flexibility, consistency in procedures, getting experience here is incredible for your resume

Cons

Total compensation is low compared to smaller firms

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