Pros
I think many people who have gone through an interview process or two have heard that a company's culture is great only to be duped once they join. That is not the case at Avantax. The company culture truly is stellar. One of my favorite parts about our culture is the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Council. They do a fantastic job at creating a community of belonging, highlighting important celebrations, and educating employees without perpetuating divisiveness. The people here are unlike any other colleagues I've had anywhere else. Everyone is kind, supportive, and positive. There is a lot of care that goes into making sure employees feel valued across the board. Despite the uncertainty with our recent acquisition, leadership has been very transparent and it's obvious they are working behind the scenes to get us as much information as they can, as it becomes available.
Cons
Each time around year-end reviews are when another big change occurs, putting a pause on opportunities for career progression. The recent restructuring has caused uncertainty about future roles and responsibilities. We are currently setting goals for the year and it feels like an impossible task considering there's no clear direction.