Pros
I have been working at Conifer Realty on a flexible schedule (some full-time and some part-time weeks) in Conifer’s Resource Center for almost two years. I find the opportunities to learn, train, and expand my job knowledge are never-ending and am always encouraged to grow in my field. I work both independently and on teams, depending on the project at hand. I’m asked for my feedback and input on projects – my input is always valued. I regularly observe management to be engaged with their teams. Conifer also conducts an employee survey twice a year, which is vital for employees to provide suggestions, concerns, and areas needing improvement. The best part is, management then shares the survey results by region or department with the employees and identifies new strategies going forward. One of the latest examples was the request for a better medical plan covering all our employees across four states – HR listened and made it happen for 2019! Conifer’s employee engagement is also enhanced every week with fellow employees being recognized on our internal digital board for going above and beyond in one’s job. This has become a wonderful platform to say “thank you – great job” so everyone in the company is aware of one’s newest success. “Conifer University” offers on-going training for all employees. New programs are added regularly, and employees are able to take the online courses as one’s schedule allows. Everyone is encouraged to take advantage of continued training courses being offered. Opportunities to “give back” are available within Conifer. Teams are active in their communities to volunteer and provide support locally where needed. While there is some turnover like in many other companies, Conifer strives to promote from within first for all openings. Career-pathing discussions with one’s manager are encouraged on a regular basis. Openings are visible to all employees on the Conifer website. Conifer also has a generous Employee Referral Program for referring potential new hires, which has been very well-received with many successful hires. That alone says a lot about how my fellow employees feel about Conifer, when we’re recommending family and friends to also work here.
Cons
While pay in the affordable housing industry may be a little less than manufacturing or other commercial-type businesses, Conifer has an annual compensation review program to remain competitive. Also, the Conifer benefits, including the 401K with company match, are excellent and help to offset individual or family costs that one may not gain at another company.
