Small company, big headaches - Anonymous employee Smarty Pants Employee Review

Supportive and collaborative team, Recognition and appreciation for hard work, remote position

Sometimes working remotely it is hard to connect with coworkers

Smarty Pants is truly in a league of its own. The expertise and skill of the team, the innovation and creativity of the team's deliverables and the overall company culture is unmatched. Smarty Pants pushes every single individual - from the entry-level employee to the president and founder - towards continuous learning and growth. The company invests in its employees and encourages everyone to seek opportunities to advance their skills through webinars, conference attendance and cross-training opportunities. In addition to creating opportunities for continued growth, Smarty Pants invests in employees' happiness and aims to create a healthy work/life balance for employees. While there are times when the work is daunting and the hours are long, leadership always finds creative and meaningful ways to reward employees for their dedication and hard work. For example, employees are encouraged to participate in monthly "Happy Hours," or blocks of time where they can log off and do something to get refueled and refreshed.

While working from home is a pro for most, it can be a con for some. Those who struggle with time management may find it difficult adjusting to working remotely full time and Smarty Pants' pace. Additionally, working remote does create a longer onboarding period. It may be difficult for some to "find their groove" when first starting in a virtual environment as it takes more time to develop relationships with coworkers and learn standard operating procedures.