Yahoo – “Used to be a great place to work at but now its more about surviving till the next round of layoffs”

Pros

* smart co-workers
* company looks after employees
* excellent employee benefits and overall compensation
* flexibility to move between groups
* learn about and opportunity to work on pretty much any exciting internet market space

Cons

* culture of fear has started to take a foothold
* politics and networking are most effective ways to rise or retain your position
* low levels of energy all around, no one is trying to reach for the stars
* endless re-orgs

Advice to Senior Management

* encourage risk taking
* accountability - especially at higher levels
* clarify strategy and company positioning
* continue to increase focus on key areas