CNET Networks – “If only we could shake this culture of failure...”

Pros

The sodas are $0.25 and coffee is free. There is a very laid-back environment, though that may be a bit of a detriment to getting things done. If you can get a title with the word "Director" in it, life should be pretty good. It's also nice to be able to get packages delivered to the office. It makes ordering stuff from the Internet so much more convenient when there's someone to sign for stuff (instead of having packages sit on my doorstep at home).

Cons

Not sure how the fact that we're now CBS will affect things. If you enjoy your own personal time (evenings, weekends, holidays, vacations) then life might not be so pleasant depending on how your reporting structure is built. While some problems seem to be acknowledged, the culture of failure leads many in charge reluctant to change how anything is done. Over-promising the customer and under-delivering has been the MO.

Advice to Senior Management

Grand plans don't always pan out when there isn't very much consideration for how things will be implemented. Plans don't turn out well when everyone is set up for failure. Selling things that don't exist and promising delivery in unreasonable time-frames doesn't make anyone (internal or external) very happy. It's ok to say no once in a while, if things really are impossible or not do-able.
Instead of being reactive to resolving issues, addressing the root causes (being more proactive) can go a long way. Morale is low, no matter how rosy your glasses are.