Pros
-There is a great system for determining your capacity on a given day/week and management does try to alleviate workload when they can. Work/life balance is important here but like any job, you have to create healthy boundaries if you want that balance to exist. -Diversity and Inclusion is a constant topic of conversation and something that everyone cares about deeply. It isn't just a buzzword...we do things to encourage real action around it. Not just a top-down thing either...everyone has the opportunity to participate. -50% of the company is female, including leadership. This is rare at an AV company and should be recognized. -Leadership opportunities are available to people with various projects, should they desire it. Again, you need to be self-motivated or volunteer. -Bonus structure is nice and encourages everyone to get through the busy times of year. We also have optional parties/outings on a fairly regular basis, which allows us to get to know each other on a different level. -Pretty much everyone is a genuinely nice person and cares about doing good things in the world. When you can operate on the assumption that everyone is doing their best and has good intentions, it makes any stressful work situations easier to handle. -Feedback is encouraged and there is generally not a "blame" culture. If mistakes happen we look for how to improve things for next time. That is certainly refreshing! -There are great opportunities to innovate and come up with new ideas.
Cons
I wouldn't say that these are cons, just things to be aware of: -You're in a smaller company, so you have to advocate for yourself if you want educational opportunities or advancement. You may have to create your own version of advancement, as there aren't really a ton of promotion opportunities. However, if you come up with projects that align with company goals, you may have an easier time implementing them than at a larger company. -It is a very casual work environment, so if you are accustomed to more structure it may be challenging for you. -It can be easy to get caught up in "how things have been done in the past" because there is still a core group of people that have been at the company for a long time, so if you're newer and want to be innovative, you have to be willing to challenge that. But I've rarely had a negative experience with it!
