Pros

It's a solidly professional place. The engineers are competent, experienced veterans. As with any place, certain teams are clearly dysfunctional. However, most teams are exceedingly well run, especially compared to the average software house. These guys have seen it all, and have ALOT of perspective, experience, and knowledge to transfer to younger hires.

The Sears Tower location is ideal for both city and suburb residents. Union station is just a few blocks away, and it's centrally located for commutes from the north, south, or west sides.

Cons

As software companies go, SPSS has been around forever. The downside is it's often difficult to push innovative approaches through.

Advice to Senior Management

Fix HR. Weakest part of the company, by far.