Pros
They leave no doubt as to what to do - it is handed to you and then spoon-fed weekly, monthly and quarterly. If you like strict dogma and razor clear direction on almost all aspects of your job - you will LOVE this place. They have a very serious and effective approach to employee safety.
Cons
Absolutely no individual creativity, discretion or innovation is permitted or tolerated. Any and all actions that are not from the CEO and his team are stomped out and those who do not comply are belittled and embarrassed sometimes publicly. They communicate a lot - but it is all downward - there is little tolerance or appreciation for upward communication. Extremely hierarchical organization. The culture is one of aggressive arrogance by the core management team. They "manage out" those who do not fit their "profile" -and please understand it is a narrow profile. For those who do not know the term "manage out" - it is used to describe a way to avoid paying severance by inducing people who are redundant or a poor fit to quit by making their lives miserable and intolerable. Most decent companies agree to part terms amicably with poor performers and move on. They make a big deal about the RT Crane resolution ( a business code of ethics) - but their interpretation of the words in the resolution are clearly on the margins. They read the resolution and it is posted everywhere. Like other codes of conduct - it is meaningless without proper implementation. Their benefits programs saves the company a lot of money but places an inordinate amount of risk on the employees. Their health insurance is at or near the bottom of any large company - but it does save money for the company. Employee relations is an afterthought and not a cost of doing business within Crane Co.
