They mean well, but you can't live on good intentions
Pros
One of the major selling points for new employees is how they say they're like a family. I honestly believe that they mean well when they say that, but actually acting like a family is a different issue. The company is experiencing a period of growth. There are monthly social events (e.g. birthday parties and photo contests). Contractors get benefits (medical, PTO accrual, etc.), after working for 3 months full-time.
Cons
The company expanded rapidly over a year ago and is still trying to catch up. Lack of communication between tiers of management and employees is rampant, as is lack of accountability for individual support areas. This results in unresolved issues that block employees from being able to do their work, confusion as to what the company's goals and roles are in a project, and limitations as to how individual teams are able to plan and manage their resources. Employee performance and salary reviews are non-existent. There's a lack of engagement between internal employees and ones on contract. Contract employees are the red-headed stepchild of the company--they're minimally engaged with the company's organization and management, even if adaQuest claims to be made up mostly of contractors. Many positions have limited opportunity for growth and limited scheduling even if they are advertised as full-time, and the company has done nothing to remedy this, resulting in a lack of job security. CEO and management do not inspire confidence and are unfamiliar with federal and state labor laws. Feedback is often dismissed or not taken seriously. There are a lot of promises made, but very few are fulfilled.
