Pros
Fascinating technology, talented workforce, generally productive environment with lots of opportunities for challenge, success, and achievement. There are decent benefits including 3 weeks of vacation even for entry level positions and some great social activities. I believe there is an opportunity for this to be a top employer if managed correctly.
Cons
The growing company still lacks structured programs for soft benefits such as injury prevention, professional development & succession plans, and telecommuting or flex-time. There is an EAP, but physical and mental health programs and other efforts to improve work-life balance are minimal at best. High stress with little mitigation. This has increased since commercialization last year due to lack of appropriate planning and investment. Senior leadership are pressured to achieve lofty goals, so they put tremendous pressure on their staff members. Large pockets of the organization work 50-60 hours routinely and are demoralized without clear, consistent priorities or a plan for relief. Few managers have the resources or authority to do their jobs, so management turnover is very high. Morale is tanking since top management has not acknowledged this glaring issue. Communication down is only for good news. Trust is crumbling.