Pros
The business seems to be firing on all cylinders, building a sustainable vision instead of only being reactive to the market, and really taking a hard look at how to grow a nourishing culture for employees. People can make a difference here, and opinions/observations are valued from every level. The business is changing and the team is rebuilding the company from the inside to think more like a nimble startup than like a 35+ year-old private company. Work hours are generally 9-5, which is very different from a 24/7 startup but an ingrained part of the culture here, making it a family-friendly place to work. Paul, the CEO, is a kind empathetic person, and an advocate for employee well-being. Many staffers have been here for 5, 10, 15+ years, which demonstrates something positive about Activu's attractiveness for employees.
Cons
There is more work than there are people, so it's a challenge to fulfill all the client obligations... a double-edged sword. This can lead to some long nights for some groups sometimes, and some people here have to travel A LOT, which can get exhausting, but they knew this when taking the job. There is also a recent history (several years ago) of some poor leadership—which seems to have been fixed handily by the time I got here—but that sting can be hard to heal in a staff that has such longevity.