Pros
• Excellent culture and team environment. The hiring process truly prioritizes culture fit, and it shows. Everyone is collaborative, supportive, and genuinely enjoyable to work with. • Strong leadership values. Mike Shollack (Owner/CEO) sets clear expectations around respect and professionalism. He doesn’t tolerate clients mistreating staff and is willing to drop problematic clients, which creates a healthier workplace. • Truly supportive leadership. Mike genuinely cares about his employees on both a personal and professional level. When I went through an extremely difficult situation, he supported me in ways I’ll always appreciate. • Recognition and fair compensation. Employees who deliver great work are acknowledged and rewarded. In my case, I received a raise that exceeded what was originally promised. • Opportunity to take ownership. Verdant encourages employees to “own” specific products, technologies, or processes. Feedback is taken seriously, and everyone has the ability to make a meaningful impact. • Great clients. Because the company carefully curates its client relationships, the clients you work with tend to be respectful, reasonable, and enjoyable to support.
Cons
• No company-sponsored insurance (yet). Instead of a traditional employer health plan, Verdant provides an insurance stipend for employees to purchase their own coverage. While this offers flexibility, it can be more expensive than group plans offered by larger companies. • Adjustment period for those from large organizations. Verdant is still a relatively young and evolving company, so processes are not set in stone. Employees are expected to think proactively, contribute to process improvements, and collaborate closely. This may feel unfamiliar to those used to highly structured corporate environments. • Requires daily problem‑solving. There’s no “coasting” or simply following a playbook. The work can be challenging for those who prefer rigid, predefined processes.