Pros
Can't think of many right now. Still working through the acquisition, so some benefits may present themselves in due time, at which I will revise this review. They haven't taken the company gym away (yet?), so that's a plus.
Cons
Company focus is on the bottom line (maximizing profit margins). No culture of innovation or promotion of healthy work-life balance. Financial processes in complete disarray. Systems integration work hastened by firm deadlines with no connection to reality - result: Service degradation for customers. Day 1 of the acquisition there was an immediate implementation of a strict dress code and office orderliness policy (one chair/desk unless manager, limit to personal items and food at desk, etc). Many pieces of equipment core to everyday business activities were rudely and hastily revoked - all whiteboards removed from all departments except engineering. Nice chairs switched out for cheaper, more uncomfortable ones over the weekend. Seemingly no merit to these activities other than to establish dominance and promote hostile work environment (who knows what will be snatched next). HR policy for following layoffs truly unprofessional and many errors were made. Hundreds of people kicked out the door with no warning. New senior leadership afterwards asking to work with groups that were completely decimated.. No connection or understanding established before these kind of big decisions were made - general disconnection with this senior leadership and they have little experience outside of Birch.
