GE – “Looks Good on the Resume, but ... No Good Deed Goes Unpunished”

Pros

Many opportunities to move within the company.
Nice name recognition for your resume.
They like to hire former military.
There can be some good training ooportunities.
Some good perks if your lucky.

Cons

Seem to always meet cost targets by cutting headcount.
Sometimes too bureaucratic to get anything done.
Long hours are unwritten rule. (Get to work before your boss/manager, and don't leave before they do!)
They talk about work/life balance, but that is just a program.
The almighty dollar is king- stock price is the golden idol.
Some people horde information, to ensure job security... makes it harder for the rest of us to do our jobs.

Advice to Senior Management

Don't always cut costs through headcount reduction. Don't "spread the Wealth" making all business units take the same cost cutting actions- reward the better performing ones by not hammering them so hard, and squeeze the laggards harder... it is demoralizing when "No good deed goes unpunished!"