Pros
Opportunities for growth exist, particularly for those who are willing to put in many extra hours and who are in favor with leadership.
Employees are passionate and highly knowledgeable. The total compensation and benefits package is above market standards for most jobs.
Cons
The culture is marked by fear, blame, and a traditional, hierarchical leadership style. The leadership team is perceived as a ‘boys’ club,’ making it particularly challenging for women to advance within the organization. “Despite the high turnover of women, there appears to be little introspection or organizational effort to understand and address the root causes. The organization has bold ambitions and promising projects, but is often unwilling to allocate the necessary resources to achieve them. A lack of flexibility, an outdated work-from-home policy, and obsolete office facilities contribute to employee dissatisfaction and talent attraction. Unfortunately, the culture is characterized by a lack of trust and genuine consideration for employees. Many employees remain in the organization for the wrong reasons — such as job security or compensation — rather than genuine engagement or development opportunities.