American College of Surgeons Reviews

Pros

A pretty cooperative environment, typical nonprofit, underpaid, but not overworked. A place where getting comfortable and staying in one place is common. Depending on where in the organization a person works, this can vary, but overall this is a place where things do actually get done to benefit the organization's members.

Cons

Depending on where a person works, there may not be a lot of room to grow. Staff is usually quite boxed into certain positions with not too many opportunities to move up. People tend to stay for a long time, meaning that management positions are held by people who have been with the organization for a long time and are not going to leave until they retire. Staff member skills and talents may not be fully tapped or brought out due to the narrow focus of the duties for a position.

Advice to Senior Management

Be more flexible about assigning duties, taking into considering a staff member's skills and interests. Create room to grow and develop and provide opportunities for advancement, even if that means changing titles and duties to reflect a person's growth and development.

Pros

Top notch benefits package and comfortable work space

Cons

Low pay and limited opportunities for advancement

Advice to Senior Management

The organization is too conservative and would benefit from progressive approach.