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4.1

81% would recommend to a friend

(2,802 total reviews)
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Stephen J Squeri

89% approve of CEO

79% positive business outlook

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4.0
Jun 5, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

~ Very flexible work arrangement for non-customer facing positions and work at home for some of the customer facing positions ~ Excellent PTO ~ Benefits (On Site Child Care, Credit Union, Nurses Office, Fitness Center, Free Weight Watchers, HSA Medical Plans, Dental, Eye Care, Legal Plans, 401K, Bonuses based on performance, etc.) ~ State of the art customer service ~ Training for all new releases ~ Innovative releases ~ Now moving in the digital environment

Cons

~ Salary not commensurate with like companies ~ More of a who you know versus what you know environment for promotion / project assignments ~ Aging technology for non-customer facing roles ~ Less people to do the same job due to reductions in force ~ Outsourcing overseas ~ Constant changes to the direction in the company ~ Annual reviews seem to be based on who is favored on teams (those who were given choice projects)

4.0
Jun 3, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Colleagues are generally smart, and great to work with. -People can move laterally or post for promotions. Interview process determines the outcome of postings. -Leaders in the company are generally very reasonable and smart. -After a few years, it can feel like a small place.

Cons

-Different groups have vastly different cultures -Salaries can be on the lower side. The company prides itself on providing work-life balance, but when you are an overachiever.....it's hard to see the balance part as much

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