Pros
The experience is different depending upon your assignment, your manager, and your region - there are great variances in the treatment of employees across the country. Friendly, family-like atmosphere In my group, flexible work hours. Not the same for others. People really care about one another - and about the clients and tenants People treat the building as "MY" building - they think like an owner Lots of growth into new markets Employees stay for a long time. You can advance quickly if you are good at what you do.
Cons
Lots and lots of chiefs - CEO, COO, Chief Info Officer, Chief Accounting Officer, Chief Innovation Officer (WTF?) President of the Americas??? We are only in America - all international business is through BNP Parabas. WTF do we have this position? Silos - leasing, management, accounting don't talk to one another; geographic/regional silos, lack of consistent team approach Inconsistent performance, employee work/life balance, expectations from region to region and from group to group. Many "legacy" employees accept mediocrity. They stay for a long time, but they are not the best and brightest. Promises made...no delivery. Lack of strategic direction - it's all about growth and the back office is smoke and mirrors. Mediocrity is tolerated, so the talented people have to work harder to pick up the slack. Promises a 10% bonus, but then makes bonus unattainable. The highest bonuses this year were at 8%. Why not just say the bonus is 8% if it is impossible to earn 10? Bonuses are different for reimbursed employees (who can get the entire 10%) and unreimbursed/corporate employees (they are restricted by HQ). Bonus criteria is different across the country - some people get a bonus for doing their job, but others need to cure cancer, eliminate poverty, and find world peace to walk away with a bonus. Very unfair. Never ever disagree with a broker. The broker is KING (QUEEN), and you could end up getting fired for going against a broker (even if you are right). Since the broker brings the $$$$$, they are treated like prima donnas, but the employees who support them are crapped on. Broker egos are gigantic, and they get away with pretty much anything. Condescend to staff - OK. Make inappropriate comments - OK. Treat you like you are not worthy to even speak with them - OK.