Pros
* The pre-start journey was genuinely great. Communication before day one was clear, thoughtful and removed a lot of the usual nerves that come with starting somewhere new.
* From the first couple of weeks, I didn’t feel like “the new person” at all — everyone is welcoming, supportive and open, which makes a huge difference.
* The culture is exactly what RAW says it is: open, hard-working, motivating and feedback-driven. People care about doing a good job and pushing standards, not just ticking boxes.
* There’s a strong sense of ownership and accountability across the business — people take responsibility and pride in what they do.
* Leadership is approachable and open to ideas, challenge and improvement, which creates trust and forward momentum.
* There’s a genuine focus on continuous improvement and doing things properly, not just moving fast for the sake of it.
Cons
Early days, so still learning the detail of how everything fits together — but support is there when needed & you are encouraged to think hard about what support you need!