Pros
Love what we are all about, the core values, mission and the commitment to Christian Teaching and Talk from ownership down even though we are now a publicly held company. It would be easy to compromise on quality. Love the family-environment with caring supervisors and coworkers. Love being exposed to good teaching, books, cd's other media randomly. Can listen online to great Christian music while working. Is sensitive to employees who commute far to work at home occasionally or on a regular basis. Get to go home early sometimes prior to holiday weekends. Gifts for Christmas, financial or family-oriented -- bonus checks or turkeys or hams; opportunity to see pastor events locally or interface with our clients. People really make an effort to try to do the right and best thing for the company and employee. More than pleasant office environment with latest equipment, software and training as applicable. I have personally been paid well considering I am not a college graduate. My work has been recognized and I am regularly affirmed and given much opportunity; have had great bosses who are understanding, committed and compassionate. Tries to keep employees healthy physically in light of new health care laws, provide great morale, social opportunities amongst different departments. Is open to suggestions.
Cons
Inequities in salaries amongst the rank and file; low amount of holidays and time off, discouraged long vacations--no more than one-week at a time; otherwise frowned upon. Folks can work really hard and not get what they deserve financially unless they give notice -- then out come all the stops to get them to stay at a more equitable rate for the area they live in for similar work in organizations within the county. Considering our values we don't take this all into consideration and we don't consistently take Good Friday off every year which I think is a poor witness to the community.
