Stanley Works – “Stanley is lost in a world of growth by acquisition.”

Pros

A Fortune 500 company
Name Recognition

Cons

Grow is primarily acomplished by acquisitions.

Organic growth is very limited.

Lack of resources (technology & people)

Expect to wear a lot of hats. There is always lots of work with little to no help. The majority of resources are spent on acquisitions.

Most tire of the inadequate work and family balance.

Forecast expectations trump all issues.

Forecast expectations increase year over year. Additional heads are rarely added to support the growth.

Compensation decreases year over year as you are more challenge to meet your target.

If you exceed expectations prepare to be penalized. Your target has been raised , Now add 15% more for growth.

Most business decisions are made by the finance team compensation has regurlary been pruned as a result.

Advice to Senior Management

Stanley has the potential to be the best!

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