Pros
It's not a 'fast paced environment' which could be a pro or con depending on what you like.
Cons
Genbook is run by micro-managers to the extreme who exert too much control over everything, no matter how minor. Very passive aggressive and toxic environment. Ideas and suggestions for innovation are not welcome and shot-down very quickly, then you're reprimanded for not exactly doing as instructed. They don't want employees who are interested in making individual contributions, have discussions or give ideas, just want people to keep quiet and do as they're told, which is why you can hear a pin drop in the office. Not a good vibe at all. Staff are terrified to speak up or step out of line. They have a high turn-over rate which can be seen from searching past employees on Linkedin. They can't keep quality staff for long. It's because there's only so long people will tolerate being patronised, micro-managed and criticised for every breath you take, with not ever a single bit of recognition or even a simple 'thanks' when your hard work is completed. One of the other major challenges comes from working with extremely outdated technology which management refuses to upgrade despite repeated recommendations. There is a general fear of change, so everything happens at a snails pace. The CEO is completely out of touch with his industry but far too narcissistic & arrogant to notice. Treats his employees like they aren't there. He ignores any & all requests from staff. Very old fashioned authoritarian mentality that does not make sense in a small start-up company of 15 employees.