Pros
Life-Changing Support - The HR team genuinely cares about employees as individuals. Growth Opportunity - Despite my limited experience and education, Ulrich gave me a chance, recognized my efforts, and invested in me. Open-Door Culture - Leadership and HR are approachable. Impactful Work - I’ve had the opportunity to make meaningful improvements in the my department Resilience and Recognition - Hard work and persistence are noticed and rewarded. You’re not just a number here.
Cons
Outdated SOPs – A lot of processes are undocumented or based on tribal knowledge, which makes learning and onboarding difficult. Training Gaps – Initial training wasn’t always clear or thorough, especially when it came to understanding reporting expectations. Meeting Confusion – Early on, meetings could feel overwhelming due to unclear objectives and assumptions about prior knowledge. Slow Process Improvements – While things do improve, updates to documentation and systems happen slowly. Workload Learning Curve – The job can feel intense at first, especially if you’re coming in without a traditional background in the field.