Heavy politics and fear of change make this a challenging workplace for non-VPs
Pros
-Excellent brand name -Employee discounts -Very polite work environment (almost overly polite) -Cash flush (at the moment) so budget limitations are not usually an issue -Employee retention - many people have been there for 20+ years -Beautiful new HQ office in NYC
Cons
-Corporate office run like a military dictatorship - seniority rules, no questions / discussion allowed, often times to the detriment of the company -Not a meritocracy - hard work and ambition is feared, not rewarded -Zero transparency into strategic decisions that affect junior employees -EXTREMELY political work environment -Change and innovation are tedious, if not impossible -Lack of motivation by employees - work is done "on Tiffany time," meaning really slow -Technology is atrocious - nearly impossible to work remotely -Way behind the times in adopting modern workplace practices (e.g., hoteling, collaboration tools, mentor programs, 360 degree reviews) -The NJ offices are impossible to get to on public transport -You have to pay for coffee - really??? Overall, a decent place to work if you are ok at your job and plan to keep your head down and work 9 to 5 for 20+ years. If you are lower than a VP-level, talented, ambitious, and willing to work hard to move up the corporate ladder, this is not the company for you.