More focus on employee satisfaction and fixing broken systems will enable future success.
Pros
Some of the best reasons to work for VMware include, technology innovation, and the ability to create new markets by solving customers' problems. It is facinating to be part of the phenomenal growth, and to learn about the related pros and cons in organizational development, operations, talent and career management, product development, competitive positioning as well as partnering. The employee base is very diverse in terms of experience and competencies, as well as cultures. Overall, at VMware you can learn through your immediate professional responsibilities, as well as "just" by observing all that happens around you. There is a true ability to influence, and make a difference, professionally.
Cons
The talent pool is very diverse, representing the VMware "generations" of hiring, where the hiring for the past 3-5 years has brought in more competent and experienced talent. This causes friction. Many new hires take jobs that are below their qualifications, while existing employees in similar positions can barely manage their jobs. There aren't clear career paths, nor is career development supported in any systematic and consistent way. HR is relatively weak, although the recent, increased focus on HR seems to be bringing improvements and a promise of better times ahead in terms of career development and supporting programs. The management fabric is thin, lacking competencies, experience and interest in people management. Some of the operational systems and processes are truly horrific, resulting in wasted time, frustration and overall inefficiencies. In some organizations, there are issues related to equal employment.
