Pros
There are some good Marketing initiatives. The dollar brand has gained momentum. If you’re in marketing this could be a good place. Many of the non-hq locations have a family like atmosphere. You can have an impact on the outcome (just don't expect any credit). I believe the current group of Sr Executives mean well, I just think they’re clueless as to what’s really going on.
Cons
- we all feel like numbers is a Pareto chart - layoffs looked at as a path to profitability and have become the norm - the current administration under Kathy Maranello said all the right things when they came in, but in the end not much separates them from Tague or Frissora - their entire existence is to find a way to look good in front of the board of directors. If they saw the reality they’d be furious. - they mandate caps on the number of positive performance reviews to save money, increase goals while removing sales opportunities and scoff when someone complains. The compensation department tells people that they made too much money last year and they should be happy they have jobs. All this while Executives enjoy lavish bonuses, drive company owned Range Rovers, AMG Mercedes, M Series BMWs, Corvette Stingrays, and blacked out Escalades. Out of touch with reality. - They say they want a success and improvement oriented culture, but the reality is there is a strained relationship between Management and unions and between executives and middle-management. - Fear has resulted in a culture of “yes” men and women who only do what they think their executive wants -Everyone not in management is referred to coldly as an “employee” in a condescending manner that implies an employee is something low on the food chain. Hey executive team I’ve got news for you! You’re all employees too, so stop acting like your in an ivory tower.