Stefanini TechTeam – “Good starting point”

Pros

-Good place to start with little experience
-Possible routes of advancement for qualified personnel
-Diverse business culture, global footprint
-Good benefits
-Casual atmosphere for many positions

Cons

-Many employees become 'stuck' in entry level positions
-Employee satisfaction is low across the board
-Lack of personal skills make some employees and managers very difficult to work with
-Annual compensation reviews for salaried employees suspended for last two years, 401k matching suspended
-Environment of fear-based motivation; frequent layoffs and firings, very little loyalty to even long-term employees

Advice to Senior Management

N/A - the company was purchased by a Brazilian IT firm in 2010, apparently the entire business has changed since.