Pros
Initially upon starting, the compensation was great…especially the 9% on the 401k - 6% match dollar for dollar and the 3% annual enhancement.
Cons
The employee value proposition began shrinking quickly. Not only did they significantly reduce tuition reimbursement amounts, but they significantly scaled back on employee recognition programs. They continued to strip away meaningful employee benefits in the name of profit. Additionally, this company refuses to modernize. BAT has killed whatever vestiges of legacy culture were left. After 2 years of corporate employees working from home during the pandemic, they refused to allow remote work even for roles where being in person is 100% unnecessary…newflash, a Tobacco company isn’t exactly an employer of choice and neither is Winston-Salem in terms of location. Unless of course you’re 35+ and married with children. Reynolds will continue to hemorrhage talent and will fail to attract anyone due to its a refusal to come into the 21st century with its culture and practices. Sad to see how fast this company went downhill. I have ZERO regrets about leaving.
