A potentially life changing experience for the right employees
Pros
After a long time in software development, I chanced upon HCSS. I was drawn in by how deeply HCSS is invested in employees' well being and long term growth. Within just a few months, I knew HCSS was the right choice for me. Some of the pros that I've experienced directly or been party to: -A culture based on employee ownership and self-reliance -Compassionate coworkers that deeply care about your success -A chance to establish your own role at HCSS so long as it brings value -Freedom and support in pursuing both personal and professional self improvement goals -Direct access to all levels of management up to and including the Owner/CEO -Being able to directly impact the careers and lives of coworkers in a positive way -Opportunities to manage and implement your own ideas and initiatives both small and large in scope I have learned so much in just a few years with HCSS. Before HCSS, I knew how to work hard; now I know how to work effectively on the things that really matter. I had led teams and supervised before HCSS; now I know how to lead by example, inspire others, and work collaboratively with other departments and leaders to accomplish goals. I used to view my job as a separate part of my life; something that supported my home life at best, something I dreaded going to at worst. HCSS has changed all that: There is just life now--exciting, special and meaningful, day in and day out. And I have a hard time imagining HCSS not being part of it.
Cons
A side effect of working in a such positive environment with well-intentioned peers is that even the smallest pieces of drama and emotional expense tend to stand out. Memories are often long, and it can take time to overcome mistakes and re-earn trust (starting out on the wrong foot can be particularly difficult to recover from). We preach that the best way to confront conflict is head on, but this does not always jibe with our compassionate, easygoing nature. In this way, HCSS may not be a great place for highly emotional people that tend to carry a lot of stress/worry and try to please everyone all the time.