Challenging with strong emphasis on global team work, have best work ethic, be systematic and focus on work-life balance
Pros
Management and HR have people first policy. Organization has teams with diverse ethnic and professional background which helps employees to develop strong conflict resolution, sportive spirit, relationship and team skills. Team members on many projects are spread across the country and on corporate projects members are drawn from international locations. This is both challenging for those that lack experience in working with large teams and helps develop project mgmt experience with national and international members. This company has very good reward system, tution reimbursement and many certification classes without charge. Professional growth, discipline, setting targets, goals and innovation is supported strongly through quarterly or monthly performance reviews using 1-on-1 sessions. Entire management has a candid open door policy for discussions that involve objectives, personal and professional growth with employees though it is important as professional ethics to schedule an appointment first. Also focus on work-life balance is wonderful. Management encourages innovation and loves "can do" positive attitudes. Also after work, I participated in more types of sports with other employees while working for this esteemed organization than in my entire adult and education life.
Cons
Managers may appear to be hard to please on important projects since they want you to earn the professional and personal growth. Almost all of them balance it with a very good reward system. Middle and top management also challenge and demand performance from the managers equally. So better be prepared.