Pros
Exceptional PTO and the chance to work with a strong portfolio of services for consumer and B2B audiences.
Cons
While the portfolio has strong footing in Healthgrades' markets, the company has weakened its outlook with poor management. Leadership seems voracious to acquire smaller businesses, but their lack of execution, product management acumen and operational competency compromises many of the benefits their acquisitions should provide. When I worked there, leadership splurged for a company that was struggling and didn't have a compelling portfolio. Almost all the employees from the acquired company soon quit after coming to Healthgrades. In the end, I question if these acquisitions do much more than drain cash from the company. Leadership also wanted to be innovative but didn't show the discipline or know-how needed to learn their customers' needs, develop relevant products and craft effective go-to-market strategies. I saw smart, organized and gritty product developers leave the company, because they couldn't see a way to get anything done. Personally, I found it difficult to do anything more than spin my wheels. Further more, if I tried to add value, it often made some people insecure. Office politics and idiosyncratic management practices made it difficult to roll up my sleeves. I worked with some smart, driven people, but there were too many hurdles to accomplish much.