Pros
Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, Short-term Disability, etc). So far, the Medical benefit cannot be compared to any I have seen. Benefits start on day 1 Stocks are given to the employees upon hiring Paid Time Off Vacation Time Off Unpaid Time Off 3 days off Good cultural environment Associates are very good to work with; always suggesting and asking when in doubt. They were the best people I ever had.
Cons
Most Managers need to undergo training for Interpersonal Communication Skills(including those just coming out of college). They need to understand employees' feelings. Some people had a rough day at home, but Managers care less to know. Instead, they want to write them off, sometimes without verbal coaching. Internal promotion from a Tier III upward is difficult (I might say in some buildings from experience). Some Tier III associates have been in that position for more than 3 years, have degrees coupled with experience, but are usually denied to move up. Thus, they rather resign and then reply externally to be hired upward.