Great and then not so great.
Pros
• Great Team & Work Environment – The people at JSW were like a family, creating a supportive and enjoyable workplace. • Career Growth – I built my career here, gained valuable experience, and worked on rewarding projects. • Strong Leadership (Final Year) – The Managing Director in the last year had a great vision and was leading the company in the right direction. • Exciting Projects – The work was engaging, and there was a real sense of pride in what we created. • Fantastic Company Culture (Pre-COVID) – Before COVID and the ownership change, JSW was a thriving, well-run business.
Cons
• Board Mismanagement – Poor decisions from the board after the company was sold to an Employee Ownership Trust led to its decline. • Short-Term Greed Over Long-Term Stability – Financial decisions prioritized quick gains over the company’s future, ultimately leading to administration. • Company Went Into Administration – Despite the efforts of many, including the Managing Director in the final year, the company ran out of time to recover. • Significant Changes After COVID – The company wasn’t the same after the ownership change, with a noticeable decline in direction and stability. Despite the cons, my time at JSW was overwhelmingly positive, and I’ll always be grateful for the experience. It’s just a shame that mismanagement at the top led to the downfall of such a great company.
