Pros
There are some genuinely talented and committed employees throughout the organization, especially within the operating companies and certain functional teams. Many people work hard, know the business well, and care about doing things the right way.
Cons
The biggest challenge is executive leadership. The culture is overly political, intimidating, and not built on trust or transparency. Senior leaders often appear disconnected from how work actually gets done, which leads to poor decisions, unnecessary obstacles, and frustration for employees trying to support the business.
HR leadership, in particular, has not always functioned as a fair or constructive partner to employees. Information is not consistently shared, employee development is not consistently supported, and experienced employees are not always valued for the knowledge and results they bring. The environment can feel more focused on control than collaboration.
This is unfortunate because the company does have good people and real potential. However, until executive leadership becomes more accountable and employee-focused, the culture will likely continue to struggle.