Pros
Great brand name on your resume & LinkedIn to get your next gig 45% discount at H&D retail stores Most employees are in the same boat & are helpful and friendly. Generous relocation package (Warning! There is a reason the package is #1 carrot dangled)
Cons
-200+ key positions had their Job titles stripped & received demotions and cut from the bonus pool March 2013. - Company continues to lay-off quietly at the VP level - two more gone summer 2013 - count on major layoffs every Feb/March - terrible benefits: no 401k match, poor & expensive health plan coverage, few PTO days - zero confidence in CEO & his small circle of trust - Knee jerk business decisions made by CEO & CFO - C-level group does not understand online marketing, but live in the past of catalog. - Unable to hire & retain top talent ) -