A Company Only a Mother Could Love
Pros
The creative staff is an assembly of amazing and diverse employees from around the world who bring expertise in design, editorial, and innovation. They are an inspiring group of visionaries and entrepreneurs who find solutions by applying their keen empathy to their remarkable skill set.
Cons
The creative staff has been significantly reduced due to numerous layoffs. Hallmark's purse-strings are tightly controlled by a marketing team that holds the creative department in contempt, holding onto a belief that the company can thrive with the right amount of spreadsheets. Hallmark's HR department is populated with corporate type A's who shuffle people about and out with impunity, creating an environment of fear and anxiety. The sales force are an old-school gathering of dimwits whose sales techniques are outdated and embarrassing. Executive leadership of the company lacks vision, optimism, and common sense.
