KCI exemplifies the best of employee-owned firms.
Pros
The employee-owned benefits are very evident. There is a short path to becoming vested in the profit sharing. I feel there is a higher caliber of professionalism and opportunity within the organization than similar employers in the area. Flexible and self-directed schedule. Appropriate work from home availability. There is a commitment to assisting employees with professional development and advancing compensation based on performance. It is helpful to have the tools to be able to advance. The back-office systems and practices are ISO 9000. These systems and practices make it easier to see your individual and departmental performance and successes.
Cons
The company is based in Maryland with limited locations throughout the United States for relocation opportunities (the other locations are DC, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin).