Pros
The integrity of the Aveda mission is pure and supported by most members of senior management completely. If you work at the headquarters, there are opportunities for wellness, including daycare, fitness facilities, learning activities, organic food etc.
Cons
Aveda has it's cut-throat executives like all corporations and there does not appear to be any reprecussions for cruelity to their staff. The pressure to do more with less resources is relentless. There has been an identity struggle for several years. Fashionistas (the devil does wear Prada) verses the Beauty/Wellness practitioners verses the Sales/Finance people (who want to deliver on the bottom line at all costs) verses the environmentalists who have traditionally been held in high regard. Our President believes that one vision does not preclude the others, but that message gets duluted as it trickles down through management levels. Middle managers will give their own interpretation of what is most important. Career advancement/resources has more to do with politics than performace.