Pros
Benefits: For the Springfield, MO area, the benefits are outstanding. They include a full complement of heathcare, excellent vacation time, and reimbursement for such items as gym and telephone. Culture: Our office is one of the most comfortable environments I've worked in. It is virtually stress free and my co-workers are kind and thoughtful...and very funny! We are allowed a casual work dress and encouraged to involve ourselves in frequent office activities. Management: Our manager recently re-located to our office from Carlinville and his style of management is in keeping with the culture. He maintains an open office style and I have no hesitation to call him day, or night, should the need arise. Onboarding: My onboarding was facilitated by other employees but, for the most part, achieved on a time-table of my own making. I was given guidelines and allowed to learn at my own pace. There was no forced feeling or attitudes of judgement with regards to training. Travel: As a non-exempt employee, my travel time is paid, including overtime, and consideration is always tilted toward the safety of the employee.
Cons
As a satellite office, we sometime do not enjoy all the benefits of having our management on site. But for that same reason, our office lacks the issues that can present at a primary location. With the move of our manager to our office, our involvement with the main office has increased and integration improved.
