Pros
There are still individuals and teams who continue to champion the work and mission but many now operate in survival mode.
Cons
Reader beware: this is no longer the company it once was. What remains is an organization shaped by current leadership that rely on pressure, fear, and control rather than competence, transparency, or trust. The executives visibly practice intimidation and manipulation to drive performance and compliance, rather than collaboration and partnership. There appears to be little to no accountability at the top, and little incentive for these patterns to change. New leaders tend to fall quickly in line, with any commitment to the company’s stated values or genuine regard for their teams fading just as fast. While financial performance may be improving, it often comes at a significant human cost. Employees are expected to do more with less and operate under constant pressure, with cost-cutting frequently taking precedence over the long-term health of the brand. Feedback is nominally encouraged but not acted upon. Communication often leans toward high-level messaging and perception management rather than addressing underlying, substantive concerns. These issues are not abstract: they shape the day-to-day experience. Favoritism, micromanagement, and limited psychological safety are recurring and common concerns, often left unspoken due to fear of retaliation. Do not believe recent reviews that are clearly fabricated or coerced by management or HR.
