They know how to get you in the door... - Anonymous employee HNI Employee Review

2.0
Oct 17, 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Emphasis on developing young talent right out of college, multiple locations allow for some opportunities to move around, leader in their market, exposure to upper management

Cons

Compensation still lagging larger companies, little emphasis on career development, limited collaboration between operating companies, knee-jerk reactions comprise most business decisions, unclear vision developed by management, siloed work environment, zero work life balance, business processes put in place but rarely followed

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Cons

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Pros

Collaborative and approachable team environment with sufficient staffing to support operational needs. Well-designed offices that showcase the company’s strengths in workplace furnishings.

Cons

Agile implementation presented some initial challenges and required a significant adjustment period for teams.

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