Pros
The culture here really is amazing. From the leadership on down, they care -- not just about the members of their separate teams, the work that's delivered or how they're performing in their current roles. They care about how their employees' daily performance is driving their long-term career goals. They care that their employees are happy and fulfilled, because they honestly want them to succeed -- not just for the company, but for the employees themselves. And this goes beyond the professional space, too! In the weeks leading up to the winter holidays, one of the leadership team mentioned how a couple employees were enduring particularly difficult circumstances. Without hesitation, the CEO said, "Let's talk about what we can do to help them." His intent wasn't to dismiss the hardship of his employees, or even to settle for a small symbolic gesture -- he made a point to take significant action to help them. Who does that? Who actively seeks out options to support and nurture employees in ways that don't directly benefit the company? Who views employee satisfaction surveys as having the same level of importance as the balance sheet? If you want to know what sets NCD apart, it's simple. They care.
Cons
At times, there can be overlap between different roles, which can result in redundant efforts. However, that's more reflective of a growing company. If NCD was stagnant, the roles would be perfectly defined and carved in stone. Because it's growing, there are growing pains...it's just a fact of life. The good news is that the company is very aware of this and is always pursuing ways to improve. So I wouldn't really count it as a "con" -- just a challenge.