Pros
- Illegal discrimination is rampant at Seattle Bank: multiple coworkers fired without warning, workplace accommodations are openly discussed in front of coworkers - Shouting/verbal abuse by senior leaders is common and accepted part of workplace culture because perpetrators are good at their job - Company does not care about health of employee: requests are almost always denied or reluctantly given for complex medical emergencies - HR will comb through employee’s laptops to find evidence to sue or justify firing - Retaliation for filing complaints / speaking up about culture: immediately fired - Constant fear of being fired that is encouraged by the company to keep employees in line - Pay is far below market, and many full-time employees are forced to work hourly positions: the side effect of this is that HR has the excuse to micro-scrutinize every action you take - Little to no professional development or growth, managerial style ranges from non-existent to micro management - Special treatment for those who’ve worked longer at the bank - Path to firing is clear; path to promotion is not discussed at all
Cons
- Free food is used as “breads & circuses” to lull employees into false sense of security and good work culture
