Pros are shallow, cons are deep and embedded
Pros
Flexibility - unlimited, untracked vacation days, opportunity to work remotely, lax dress code, lot's of independence and opportunity for growth/promotion. Mission - social change through academia. Lot's of focus on the strategic plan and vision of the org. Growing marketing capability People - a good proportion of the workforce is passionate, intelligent, dedicated, and friendly Perks - tuition waiver, good insurance (although no 401k matching), free parking
Cons
Pay - low even for nonprofit standards, compensation philosophy is unclear and unspoken of, expectation to work weekends & overtime with no extra pay. High Expectations for Junior Staff - People at IHS tend to be overworked, underpaid, and not to take vacations even though they have unlimited & untracked time off. The amount of pressure put on junior staff is huge and unending, while upper management doesn't seem to set or follow any structure or deadlines. Things are disorganized, turnover is high, and change is constant and unpredictable. Lately there's a big push to scale up, but no talk of hiring more employees to be able to handle and prepare for growth.
