Pros
Having worked for Soliant over 15 years, I could share many aspects of the company that have led to my continued employment. However, the leadership of President David Alexander stands out as the single most contributing factor of the company’s success. David is a man of impeccable character. He not only sets high expectations for his employees, but holds himself personally accountable to the same standards. His expectation of results, accompanied with his genuine interest in the lives of his staff, has led to the establishment of a performance culture where employees strive to do their best because of their personal pride in their job, and their desire to support the vision and mission set forth by David. Although there have many changes with the company over the years, David has remained consistent in his commitment to servant leadership. Not only does he wholeheartedly support his staff, he also serves others through various charities every year. At Soliant, strong work ethic does not go unnoticed. Hard work is recognized and rewarded. Company morale remains high. Seemingly small things, like providing free drinks, offer additional incentives for employees to strive to do their best, as they feel appreciated. Professional development and training is of the highest quality, and results in improving employee effectiveness. Success at Soliant is dependent upon an employee’s willingness to support the company vision and personal motivation and dedication to the job.
Cons
The growth of a company may lead to changes in policies and procedures. With a home office in New York and corporate expectations funneling down to subsidiaries, maintaining individual company policies and procedures becomes a challenge. As the home office generalizes policies and procedures to fit all subsidiaries, lines blur between an individual company’s traditional dos and don’ts. The result can be a home office’s tendency to remain neutral leading to a culture of political correctness, rather than allowing individual subsidiaries to keep personal identities. My concern is we will become too politically correct and lose focus of the founding principles that made us the company we are today.