Pros
We were the BEST team before NCP ruined this company.
Cons
On January 31, the CEO of the company I worked for was let go by its private equity owner, NCP. That same day, NCP leadership addressed the full team and assured us that there would be no layoffs and that the company was not being sold. Just a few weeks later, every corporate employee, aside from the 5 sales reps, was laid off without warning. Whether this was due to a lack of transparency or poor planning, it was a shock—especially after prior acknowledgments that the company was facing challenges but we would all work together to make it better. Within the first week of NCP’s involvement, several long-standing workplace benefits were eliminated without explanation: flexible schedules, remote work days, and early-out Fridays were all removed. Employees were told they were expected to be in the office from 8 to 5, and if anyone needed to work remotely, they had to use PTO. These decisions appeared to be made without any supporting data, and little to no communication was given around the reasoning. During this time, there were ongoing comments from leadership suggesting that employees were being overpaid. This was surprising to hear, considering many employees were earning below industry benchmarks and regularly managing workloads that extended beyond their roles. Accountability was said to be a core value, but when difficult decisions were made, long-tenured employees—some with 5, 8, even 10 years at the company—were let go without severance. The justification was that the company couldn’t afford it. The most concerning part is that NCP promotes “integrity” as one of its guiding principles. Based on what I witnessed, that value did not align with the actions taken. If you’re looking for stability, transparency, or a company that genuinely values its people, I would encourage you to look elsewhere. And if you’re considering a job with a company owned by NCP, be sure to ask the right questions and do your research first.