Pros
First day and maybe first week is phenomenal. They make you feel great, like you are special, that you have been selected, that you have something special to give. Great for people who like don't have other career growth opportunities and want to take personal time to travel. A no PTO policy or take PTO when you want or need it allows flexibility for those who want to take advantage of it. Free corn in the summer time. Nice building with TONS of space because no one works there anymore. (dropped close to 50% of its employees over the past few years.) The underlying science behind their offerings is solid, with a long history in the industry. (As it should be. It is also what Gallup is built upon.) Some genuinely good, talented colleagues who care about clients and the work they do.
Cons
Leadership is toxic, self-serving, and resistant to feedback. Insecurity, inexperience, and ego drive decision-making far more than competence or vision. Nepotism is the way of the business. It is evident that their overall rating on Glassdoor is propped up by internal family members of the organization. Morale is extremely low. Many talented people have been pushed out or leave on their own because of the environment. Culture is nothing like what’s advertised. They tout values, innovation, and abundance, but operate with a scarcity mindset that breeds politics, favoritism, and exclusion. Professional growth is limited unless you align yourself with the right internal politics; opportunities are hoarded by a select few. Strategy is vague at best, and often feels like empty buzzwords rather than executable plans.