Dow Jones – “Good first job out of college”

Pros

Set work hours
Good training provided
Definite pay scales
Time off requests usually granted
Abilitiy to switch teams
Managers are fair, even-keeled

Cons

Pay is definite - poorer performers are paid equally due to union
Work is wooden, not much room for innovation, personal input

Advice to Senior Management

Figure out how to add an element of innovation, reduce big firm feel, lack of fluidity of ideas. Encourage rotation through different departments.