Pros
At one point there were many. The family atmosphere and most great personalities have fled. There used to be a healthy work-life balance, high involvement at all levels, more opportunity to learn and advance, etc, etc. The best things now are causal dress code and 50 cent sodas in the break room.
Cons
Vestar Capital Partners purchased HG in 2010-2011 and decimated the culture. Long hours, high stress and no recognition. I wasted too many nights, weekends and holidays slaving over poorly planned projects. Salaries are well below market value. Management refuses to budge on this. No possibility of working remotely. Building is in semi-ghetto location. Products are not quality based, just speed to market. Management's philospohy is to deliver quickly, collect bonuses, then circle back and clean up the mess. Culture of fear, negativity. Poorly skilled managers and high turnover rate.
