Be wary of this CEO - Anonymous employee TriMed Media Group Employee Review

- The company is small and resembles a startup, which provides employees the opportunity to add meaningful value to its success through their contributions. Moreover, you can talk to the CEO directly on a regular basis. - Because of the company's size, it is a very cross-functional environment where one might work in marketing but frequently collaborate with IT or editorial, further augmenting their skill set. - The company is malleable—if you have a creative suggestion for operational change (e.g., content, distribution, marketing), then present it and you'll be heard. Management is always open to recommendations that will enhance productivity and maximize efficiencies. - The company's metropolitan locations (Providence/Chicago) can be ideal for both residing in and commuting purposes. - The work/life balance is very flexible. You're not there late hours or working weekends, and during inclement weather such as snow days, there is the potential to work remotely depending on the severity. - Time off is very generous. In addition to your standard 2-week vacation, the company also shuts down operations from Christmas to New Years, so employees can spend the holidays with family & friends.

- Some of the software platforms employed could use a bit of improvement, primarily in the marketing department. While data is being captured, the analytical tools are not as robust as they could be, which makes it difficult to seamlessly assemble a thorough report.

Work rarely extends outside a typical 9-to-5 schedule. Despite the many cons listed below, entry-level positions can be an entry into the healthcare industry/trade publications. You can wear jeans to work.

You can get fired without notice and without cause. Co-workers will be fired without notice and without cause. Upper management will not stick to a strategy for more than a few weeks. Business plans change quickly and without input from invested employees. Decision-making is reduced to the whim of one or two executives. The CEO is unpredictable, temperamental and narcissistic. He can’t tolerate differing opinions, dissent or even the slightest pushback on strategy, workflow, organization, etc. He will micromanage all positions while remaining unable to trust employees of all experience levels. The culture is toxic considering the inherent fear and instability in the company. You won't receive health insurance. You won't receive any helpful input or feedback from management. Professional development is nonexistent. Considering the sky-high turnover, a long-term future with the company is unrealistic. (Bottom line, don’t work here unless you really need a job. Seriously. If you do work here, keep looking while you do.)