PayPal – “Great company to work for, but ability to bear with processes is key”

Pros

Smart, dedicated, passionate people. Great platform. Collaborative. Steady, growing, secure.

Cons

Too many processes. Too political. Too many negative value add pencil pushers. False precision. Tolerance for non-performers. Management don't know how to set an excellent standard for their people and unable to discern the good and bad performer from the pool and make decisive action to preserve the good and remove the bad. Stringent promotional process that does not make sense. Prey on hardworking people, who do less upward management. Powerpoint culture. Title is important. A lot of churn. A lot of excuses. Too many people who needs constant recognition and reward and forget that they need to do their job well.

Advice to Senior Management

Look seriously at your planning group. Are they succeeding or failing? Who are your best people? How do you treat them?