Poor Direction, Zero Accountability, No Strategy
Pros
A family-like environment with affable coworkers who socialize after hours. It's a music industry gig so there are perks like the annual NAMM show, concerts, potential to see a musician (hey they're people too!). Bob Taylor knows nearly every single employee's name and makes an effort to chat about things other than the daily grind. "How's your family? Kids? etc." There are remarkable people at Taylor. Kind and friendly. However, there are a few bad apples who've spoiled the bunch.
Cons
The marketing team is dysfunctional and lacking in strong, effective leadership. The digital team is reactionary, ineffective and under-resourced. "Shoestring" in talent and capabilities. Lead by a punitive, duplicitous director who is incapable of listening, a "talks a lot, says little of substance," bullish micromanager with little knowledge of digital design, system infrastructure, data management, branding or process. Consistently overcomplicates simple things and simplifies the complex. Does not set clear goals with specific expectations. The default is to "manage up" rather than lead the team to success from consensus. The leadership in the marketing department does not conduct frequent, rigorous performance reviews or reward results. Frequently disregards experts, data, and best practices and industry standards. They make a policy of endorsing expensive, time-consuming, complex, improperly scoped projects that don't improve sales or elevate the brand. The lack of accountability extends upwards and unfortunately, is a systemic issue of arrogance. Career path and goals are not clearly defined by management and HR are directly attached to profit sharing which is arguably a conflict of interest. A hostile work environment with punitive, opaque leadership.