Great potential but lack of accountability presents major problems
Pros
Resources, location, good people in the trenches, generally science-driven and research-oriented, good intentions of some of the leadership, some are trying to fix things, it's difficult to be fired here (but this is also a con)
Cons
Many other people's reviews ring true. There is a problem with lack of accountability for ineffective leadership and ineffective management. Part of the problem is with leadership itself, so there's no use voicing this to leadership. Problems are inconsistency and lack of respect for employees, coupled with lack of honesty. A lack of accountability and repercussions for these behaviors creates a dynamic of mistrust in leadership. It's also extremely hierarchical and if you're not one to play the political games, you'll have a hard time being heard and a hard time getting very far here. Success and promotion depend on who you know, who likes you, and how loudly you promote yourself - not on how hard you work or how much you actually contribute. If you want to put your head down and work hard, you can do that here but do not expect career development or recognition. This is a political place and if you want to develop or be recognized, you must be loud and you must play the politics.
