Pros
There are some great people who work there. It is the ONLY reason I stayed as long as I did. The company has a history of industry trust, which makes employees feel stable.
Cons
- The company is CHEAP, CHEAP, CHEAP. Automatic answer is no to almost any request. I understand trying to be good stewards of the organization, but cheapness is so ingrained that it causes progress to stagnate. Example: As a Manager, it took me 3 months, and dozens of conversations with 2 levels above me to get approval for a $300 expense that was necessary to accomplish team goals. I had no authority to make decisions. - Compensation is 20+% below the industry, and increases are almost impossible to come by. Example: The company believes that regardless of your role, you should not get more than 7% for a promotion....THEN they make you ineligible for a standard annual increase the following year. This minimizes your promotion to the equivalent of about 3-4%. - Outlook is questionable.... New CEO took over less than a year ago and the stock value has dropped over 40% since that time. Polk was the former CFO, and is a extreme micro-manager with an eye on the smallest tactical detail, and fails to understand the scope of his role, with an eye on strategy. - Overall, I'd say the focus of the company is that the dollar is king and people are a necessary evil.
