Pros
Harbor provides an environment that fosters diverse ideas, open-mindedness and cross department collaboration. While being a small, diverse organization, Harbor provides opportunities one may not receive while working for a large organization. Between training, phenomenal technology resources, outstanding working environment, and the talent employed at Harbor, one's future is in it's own hands. If you want to excel in your career by receiving necessary resources, whether it's mentorship, continuing education or assistance with paying off your current student loans, Harbor provides the type of support where one can be not only successful, but more well-rounded as an individual. Harbor is governed by a set of principles that guide the business. Each employee is presented the Harbor Principles upon hire. The company as a whole refers to these principles when conducting business or making policy or process enhancements. These principles ensure we are always acting in the best interest of the shareholder. Compensation is competitive and raises and bonuses are equitable and regular. Harbor also provides unparalleled health and welfare benefits to its employees coupled with a company 401k match and retirement contribution that is beyond generous. The standards in which Harbor conducts business, treats employees and provides shareholders is second to none. I am proud to be an employee of Harbor Capital Advisors.
Cons
Harbor Capital Advisors is a smaller organization (75-150 employees) but one can go far if they are dedicated and show promise. Harbor will promote from within if employees are deserving and have earned a promotion. Harbor is not the type of organization that is title-centric. Because of its size, there are not multiple layers where employees can move several levels with promotions in a short period of time. Because there is low turn over, some employees may leave Harbor to pursue other interests or because they want to seek management opportunities or advance their career in a more "title" sort of way.