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2.0
Jun 13, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

New research systems to learn Good place to start out in your career

Cons

-Low moral -Lack of work/life balance -Lack of clearly defined job functions -Disconnect in compensation & job function -Low pay in comparison to competitors -Blatant nepotism within the department -Lack of growth opportunities for those not in the ‘in’ crowd -Lack of clear departmental vision- too much trying to look busy to prove team value -No development of more technical analytics skills -Old school ways of thinking and operations that stifle creativity and development -No encouragement of educational progression outside of work, or bosses trying to stop those from furthering their education -‘Everyone wants to be a chief’ mentality -No replacement of team members for certain teams

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