Pros
Expeditors is secure, transparent and approachable as an organisation. We're also very women friendly..... the growth of women within this industry is growing year over year.... within Expeditors, women management has been part of us almost since day 1... there is no glass ceiling here! The compensation programme within Expeditors has had a lot of criticism from not only the field within Expeditors but also from the external (financial analysts, recruitment agencies, etc.). The fact is, Expeditors pays a lower monthly/base salary to EVERY employee than most competitors. HOWEVER, the bonus programme is the driver. Unfortunately, people assume that management (in various forms whether at branch level or corporate level) walked into these positions and high salaries and bonuses - this is how it works everywhere else - so its difficult to not be judgmental about it. This doesn't happen, the individuals walk into their jobs 9 out of 10 times at the grass roots level. I walked in as a desk level air export agent and now I hold, after 14 years, a reputable position, have worked in 4 countries and have a salary and bonus structure Im happy with and always striving to increase month over month. This happened over time and between promotions and movements, the money comes along but only if the ambition to make it happen is there.... ambition is one thing... execution and making it happen is what brings the cash! I would never work for anyone else.... this is MY company. I love it and although there are things here and there that make us crazy.... Expeditors has taken care of me as long as I took care of them.... it is NEVER a one-sided relationship. Employees at the desk level and even struggling managers need to step outside of their box and understand, it happens but only with work and when the opportunity arises, you sure as hell better be ready for it.
Cons
The work/life balance is a struggle. We get a lot of flack as an organization for not being so 'employee friendly' (i.e. telecommuting, daycare centres on-site, etc. etc.).... but honestly, we're in a business.... we work with our employees to make sure they are happy in various areas that WE can control as a company. We don't want to put up a jaded image of the company... its simple... we are here to take care of our customers between 8-5 (and oftentimes well into the night).. doing that brings home the bacon and affords us the ability to take care of our home life. At the end of the day, this is how it is with any business a person runs.... its simple... its not just Logistics...