Pros
To start, it’s about the people. Everyone at HPN is smart, talented, passionate, and dedicated to our mission. They are also incredibly kind and compassionate. There's a real opportunity for growth, ownership, and innovation at HPN. I have seen and personally experienced a significant amount of professional growth at HPN and the amount of support and encouragement I have received from leadership is extraordinary. HPN offers a robust professional development program to all employees as well as flexible schedules, the ability to work from home, and a family-friendly work environment. Leadership recognizes and appreciates that we are more than just employees and they provide a great work-life balance to foster our whole-selves. In addition to promoting the growth and development of the staff, leadership at HPN are constantly making positive changes to the organization and striving to create the best work environment possible. The benefits offered by HPN are countless and great. In addition to flexible scheduling and remote work referenced above, HPN offers paid vacation, sick, personal, bereavement, and holiday time. They also provide paid parental (maternity and paternity) and sabbatical leaves! Their 401(k) match is greater than any other company I have ever worked for and employees are fully vested on day one! HPN, of course, offers the basics like short and long-term disability and life/AD&D insurance. The organization also offers some great cultural benefits such as hosting volunteer days, and giving events (providing holiday gifts to children in need), as well as social events (employee appreciation days, staff and team lunches, casual gatherings in the lounge after hours…), team building events, and all-staff off-site retreats. HPN has an open floor plan and “open door” mentality which allows all employees regular access to leadership. Lastly, HPN is an inclusive organization that celebrates the diversity of its employees. They have an employee-led committee that plans special events to observe and celebrate the traditions of our employees.
Cons
Not a con for me, but I could see it being a con for some - HPN offices are all open - no private offices (not even for the CEO). They do have phone rooms for private conversations.
