* Former executive leadership in engineering had a philosophy of "cheaper is better" when it came to hiring. Unfortunately this is the gift that keeps on giving in terms of product quality.
* Very relaxed atmosphere leads to lack of urgency to get things done in many cases. Parking lot is pretty empty by 5:15p. Some employees always seem to be surfing when you go to their desk.
* Cronyism in some teams encouraged by their managers.
* Too many meetings. Usually called by employees who never seem to do any actual work.
* Above average turnover during the past 5 years for various reasons.
* Owner is getting older and is grooming his children to take over. Lots of anxiety in terms of how they will run the company or even possibly sell.
* Facility is sort of run down. Temperature never seems to get below 78 degrees in some areas.
* Facility is in high crime area. Several employee vehicles have been burglarized during work hours in recent years.
* IT department works hard but is understaffed leading to inefficiencies especially in engineering.
* Some employees promoted simply to get them out of the trenches and prevent them from further damaging the product (see 12/15/2016 review).
