Pros
There are good people sprinkled throughout the organization, and working alongside capable, committed colleagues is one of the more consistent positives of the experience. The work itself can be genuinely rewarding, particularly in areas where leadership is strong and sets a clear direction. In those environments, teams tend to function more effectively and employees are better supported in doing meaningful work.
Cons
The culture has shifted toward a more bureaucratic, bank-style environment where internal priorities and egos often outweigh member and employee experience. While the company once had a more collaborative feel, it now comes across as increasingly political and hierarchical in many areas. Experiences do vary by team, but the overall direction has made trust and day-to-day working relationships noticeably weaker than in the past. The “Best Place to Work” survey results do not reflect the day-to-day employee experience, and internal encouragement to rate the organization highly undermines confidence in those results. At the same time, transparency around promotions and advancement remains a significant concern. Many employees perceive that visibility, internal relationships, religion, and networking can sometimes carry more weight than actual performance and results. Even where that perception is not universally accurate, the lack of clear criteria and communication around decisions creates frustration and distrust. Leadership communication and accountability continue to be weak points. Employee feedback often does not lead to visible change, and follow-through is inconsistent. Lack of consistent accountability has allowed negative leadership behaviors to have an outsized impact on morale and culture, further eroding confidence in leadership over time. Despite having many strong individual contributors and capable teams, these cultural issues have had a clear and ongoing impact on morale, engagement, and retention.
