Pros
-Salary comparable with competitors if hired externally -Bonus potential up to 15% -Stock options -Private healthcare -Teams were hard working, motivated, ethical and worked hard to promote a cohesive, fun and friendly team environment -Team leaders competent and 'human'
Cons
-Lack of empowerment even at manager level; directors had the final day and it was a 'top down' 80s industrial style management at VP/Director level -Expected to do job without adequate tools or resources -Values preached but not always practiced. Managers tried to make things right and fair but hands were tied when it came to executing on decisions (eg grades and salaries for people) -Lack of overall vision and communication. Often two different project teams were duplicating efforts by working on the same project or working on projects with completely contradicting goals. -Facility- complaints raised about ineffective HVAC (building either freezing or roasting), smoking area on balconies near fuel zones do not even meet health and safety code -Reward people who grow up at the company; external hires make up to 25% more than leaders who are grown from within