Pros
Amherst InsightLabs is a fast paced, competitive environment with a ‘work hard, play hard’ culture. The company has been on the up path since I’ve been here (over 8 years now). The growth is due to the creative and innovative leadership and the talented people around them. If you want to be part of a growing business, learn something new every day, and face new challenges, then Amherst InsightLabs is a good fit for you. People: You’ll be surrounded by the most passionate and knowledgeable people in the industry. There’s a perfect mix of traditional developers with core understanding of the business and new talent with fresh ideas and experiences. Project Diversity: The spectrum of projects to work on is wide and diverse. There’s an idea or a technology that will fit your likes across existing and new software. Accountability and ownership: Each team member has an important stake in the core business. They can immediately see their efforts put to work by receiving constructive feedback. Hard work will always be rewarded. Technology: The latest software and hardware is either present or next in line for implementation. Management will also spare no expense for any tools or lessons that help achieve a faster and better end product. Physical Environment: Office location and open layout are perfect for team work and peer-to-peer interaction. Everyone is up to date with the latest news and events. Team building events are always present in and out of office.
Cons
Concurrent Projects: There are always multiple projects that are worked on in parallel, which can affect productivity. However, that can also be a lesson in efficiency. High Expectations: Employees are expected to perform at their peak. These high expectations can also create self-motivated team members. Incomplete Requirements: Not all projects have full specifications listed upfront. This can cause some confusion initially but also invokes employees to think outside the box and bring their ideas to the table.
