Pros
Pierry is growing rapidly, reaching new markets and connecting with new clients. Big name clients (Fortune 100) keep coming back. The acquisition is continuing more everyday, and some of the first real influences, culture, etc of Wunderman Thompson are starting to creep in. It's not half bad. Culture at Wunderman Thompson has been poor for a long time, but Pierry ESAT scores are the highest of any of the 44 offices. As far as job satisfaction, I couldn't enjoy what I do more. Can't speak for others, but I have loved all of the 4 months I've been with this company. Operationally, there are some major issues. New CTO, VPs and existing management seem dedicated to resolving them. High growth means high structural challenges, and Pierry has both. Recent changes include geographically-oriented teams, better project management structure, lower employee-to-manager ratio. Utilization target is very high, but reward is balanced. 5% bonus for 90% util. 10% bonus for 95% util. Not meeting target means forsaking bonus, but bonus isn't large enough to overwork employees, encourage bad behavior, etc. Don't make it, oh well. Next month. Benefits are average to good. United healthcare, which I don't have a lot of experience with, but nice that it covers the entire country. Dental insurance is nice. 401k match of 4%. Internal promotions happening a lot recently. Some have been long-time employees, other fairly recent hires (3-6 months). Opportunity for growth good. As we merge with Wunderman Thompson more completely, opportunities will be more plentiful and variety will increase. Benefits- not sure how they will change.
Cons
Sometimes a lack of direction, which is a blessing and curse. Hard to know what is expected, but plenty of room to get done what is needed. Lack of micromanagement.