Pros
My opinion is through the lens of Intuitive's Finance organization which I believe has significantly improved in the ~4 years since I've been a part of it. While I am a part of Intuitive's finance organization (i.e., I do not make or sell robots), I feel deeply connected to the Company's mission and priority of putting patients first. During any executive presentation, we're reminded of this mission; it's not the employees who are put first, rather we are called to put others before ourselves, a mission I'm not sure exists in too many other companies, and one I think will drive our future success. Additionally, the organization has made and continues to make improvements in the areas of diversity and work / life balance. These changes are happening as a result of the leadership team's apparent commitment to greater transparency and open-door policies.
Cons
While improving, opportunities appear to be harder to come by for certain individuals v others. I have specifically pointed this out to members of my organization over the years, and have begun noticing positive changes. While work / life balance is also improving, there are still areas within finance that seem understaffed. While this is not unique to Intuitive, this can feel like undo pressure at times. I have seen an increased level of concern from management around work / life balance; while this is really challenging to improve "over night," I've noticed management's dialogue changing to adopt a softer tone that is more empowering.