Pros
The company has strong potential in its field and serves an important mission. Teams and individual contributors still deliver good work despite challenges.
Cons
Leadership at the top is weak and disconnected from day-to-day realities. There’s a clear “good old boy” network. Much of the direction seems to come from one key executive (Warren Stone), and under his influence, the company has noticeably declined as a workplace compared to previous years. Problematic behavior from parts of the leadership team is regularly tolerated, and favoritism is widespread—career advancement depends far more on who likes you in HR and who you’re connected to than on merit or performance. It’s surprising that the broader leadership team and board haven’t stepped in to address these cultural issues more directly.