Pros
Planning Center responsibly puts its people first. As we've seen in the tech industry these last few quarters, many companies have had massive layoffs, disruption of service to customers, etc. In contrast, Planning Center continually communicates the *true* health of our company, both culturally and stability of business. I feel safe and comfortable knowing my employer is making wise financial decisions that keeps my job and others safe in a seemingly unstable market. Additionally, the benefits (parental leave, healthcare coverage, time off policies, in-person gatherings) again make me feel seen holistically, not just a cog in the machine. I truly feel as though I'm cared for from a leadership, manager, and peer-to-peer level. It's a special culture where people are always, and I mean always, prioritizing others and the health of overall teams and individuals. I can't express my gratitude for being able to show up authentically as myself and feel safe doing so. Whether that's expressing positive or negative feelings/experiences.
Cons
As others have noted - Planning Center is growing! With growth comes changes and at times, lacking communication. Communication from leadership on our vision and goals, and how it's progressing through the year, would be a valuable asset to add into regular updates. I've seen intentional efforts to improve this in the past year and feel confident it's an ongoing effort of leadership to provide as much clarity and direction as possible.