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4.1

82% would recommend to a friend

(2,800 total reviews)
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Stephen J Squeri

89% approve of CEO

80% positive business outlook

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4.0
Jun 3, 2012
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Pros

-Colleagues are generally smart, and great to work with. -People can move laterally or post for promotions. Interview process determines the outcome of postings. -Leaders in the company are generally very reasonable and smart. -After a few years, it can feel like a small place.

Cons

-Different groups have vastly different cultures -Salaries can be on the lower side. The company prides itself on providing work-life balance, but when you are an overachiever.....it's hard to see the balance part as much

4.0
May 31, 2012
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Pros

Committed to excellent customer satisfaction, eroding, but better than average benefits suite, including tuition reimbursement, company matching 401K options, profit sharing, good culture, business casual dress code, and room for all sorts of lateral movements. You get bored or feel like you are 'maxed out" in a role, move on ad learn something new.

Cons

Several reductions in force over the years, and have now closed operating center in North Carolina, or I'd probably still be there. A little less than stellar salaries, but I made conscious trade-offs there due seniority and vacation to be fair.

4.0
May 30, 2012
Recommend
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Pros

Smart, motivated people who are great to work with. My co-workers became some of my best friends. Excellent work life balance which is rare in New York City. Overall, an excellent work culture.

Cons

Things move slowly so can become boring. Was too structured for me. Career advancement is limited right now. Compensation is on the low side. Fierce competition right now so more organizational changes may be coming soon.

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