Pros
Payments are always on time; good finance team. People who work there are mostly kind; it's a good environment in terms of diversity. Remote work
Cons
-Lack of updated platforms. I've been working here for a while now, and first of all, the fact that they're super strict about platform usage, even if it's our own stuff, isn't well-received. After years of using Podio, we finally had a gig, but to give you an idea of how outdated it is, not only that, but the templates we use for presentations and even the social media team do things that seem like they're from the 2000s. -They're not open to new ideas or processes; everything has to be done the way it's been done. If you don't comply, you get reprimanded. Therefore, it's best to keep quiet if you have ideas; this isn't the place to share them. - Despite being virtual, micromanagement is intense. Everyone is expected to be present from 8 am to 2 pm; however, if you're in a different time zone, these hours are often disregarded. I've seen people in the same time zones frequently working overtime or doing extra tasks with the CEO. There's no extra pay for arriving earlier or later, or staying longer, but you're expected to do it if you don't want to damage your reputation. - I don't think the training process has changed since I joined (years ago). I've heard many people throughout the company complain about it because it involves a contract where you're only paid half your salary during a probationary period. You have to "prove" that you're good enough to stay. Most probationary periods last around 2-3 months, and you'll only be paid half. Even then, there's no guarantee of a permanent position. You have to be very sure about accepting this; it's not legal in traditional companies in the United States. - The company founder is surrounded by "yes people" (many people dislike her but keep it a secret) because people are afraid to speak out and lose their jobs. This also leads to people only following certain procedures, even if you see they aren't working or want to create something separate. Don't. She micromanages a lot, so I don't suggest you offer ideas if you want to keep your job. - HR is too biased. The person in charge has been there for several years and isn't very attentive. The company also offers coaching, which many people perceive as hypocritical, but I don't suggest taking it as real coaching since the person in charge is related to the CEO, and she'll know everything you say. Throughout the company, they constantly warn you that confidentiality doesn't exist, so don't trust anyone. If you do get coaching, proceed with caution and try not to share negative things, or they'll be used against you. -Since it's not a big company, they'll make you do everything, even things that aren't part of your job, in the name of "the good of the brand." They really abuse your schedule; the time zone is something that sometimes affects things, so you might have to be in meetings or do things even outside of your normal hours, and this obviously isn't extra pay.