Pros

Wonderful Workspace - furniture, amenities, cafeteria
Good Work/Life Balance - for those who work in the office anyway
Focus on Quality - truly, all employees have a passion to produce the best product

Cons

Downward Communication - much of it feels like non-executives are lucky to be given information, as if management is doing a favor by communicating outside of their offices
Mysterious Selection - as in lots of companies, how promotions or eliminations are decided seems to be a mystery

Advice to Senior Management

Keep up the good work in keeping the company going through this economic downturn, Keep communication coming in a more authentic, honest way and before the press gets it.

Pros

Very reputable company. People are treated with respect, and dignity. The present times that we are looking at leads to a great sense of teamwork and pride in the job well done. When the economy turns around We as a company will be in great financial shape and still have that sense of pride and determination to satisfy our customers with whatever it takes.
Its always nice being employed by the 800 lb gorilla in the room. People recognize Herman Miller and give the company the respect it deserves. Also just by being a Herman Miller Rep you can attract business.

Cons

More overtime than you know what to do with, management doesn't like to give credit where credit is due.
If you have an idea that achieves a particular goal, management treats you like its part of the job and most of the time a thank you is not even considered. Career advancement is an actual problem because Middle Management gets good people in the positions that they want them in and you kinda get "stuck".
Communications are on a once a month basis With Middle management , and once a quarter with someone in a Senior management position. These comunications relate to little more than Management speak for "we are in good shape".

Advice to Senior Management

Well done....i have no hard feelings it just wasnt the job for me.

Pros

People are treated with respect, and dignity. The present times that we are looking at leads to a great sense of teamwork and pride in the job well done. When the economy turns around We as a company will be in great financial shape and still have that sense of pride and determination to satisfy our customers with whatever it takes.
Safety and Quality are our number one priority, while being a key player in the office furniture industry.
We are ISO registered for quality and environmental, While also participating in State programs for safety.
All of this leads to a great working family.

Cons

More overtime than you know what to do with, management doesn't like to give credit where credit is due.
If you have an idea that achieves a particular goal, management treats you like its part of the job and most of the time a thank you is not even considered. Career advancement is an actual problem because Middle Management gets good people in the positions that they want them in and you kinda get "stuck".
Communications are on a once a month basis With Middle management , and once a quarter with someone in a Senior management position. These comunications relate to little more than Management speak for "we are in good shape".

Advice to Senior Management

Great job on guideing this company through a very rough economy, and setting us up for success in the future.

Pros

Top of the line product in the marketplace. The company does large amounts of marketing so customers know the name. Innovative in design of new offerings to keep the market fresh with new ideas and solutions.
Consistantly in the top Fortune 100 places to work. Pleanty of benefits that as education assisitance, profit sharing, health, yearly bonuses and generous vacation plan.
Retention is high for employment. Most stay with the company for over 5+ years
Professional communication throughout the organization.

Cons

Leadership at top levels seems to transition every 5-7 years with major shifts in focus and approach.
As political as you would expect from a large company.

Advice to Senior Management

Satisfy the Board that the exisiting leadership needs more than 5 years to make substantial progress toward greater market share.

Pros

The company produces a good quality product with an unparalleled on time delivery.

Cons

The biggest downside is the company's absolute intolerance for any opposing viewpoint. If you want to work for 60 plus hours a week and keep your nose down, exhibit no passion for what you do, then this is the place for you. If you have an opposing opinion, keep it to yourself if you want to climb this particular corporate ladder.

Advice to Senior Management

Stop trying to put the message out that you want employees to voice their opinions when you want anything but that.

Pros

It's an innovative company not afraid to take risks.

Cons

Not all managers are competent leaders. And promotions are not always based on fairness, but who you know.

Advice to Senior Management

Need more inspiring leadership.