Pros
Great benefits including 2 full-service cafeterias in-building. Opportunities for volunteering and becoming involved in sports and other activities with co-workers. The pride of working for a retailer that thrived in the recession when many shut down or made severe cuts.
Cons
The company is so numbers-focused that they have been forgetting the other important element: the people. Lack of a work-life balance is constantly a complaint here. Managers that perform well numbers-wise are allowed to stay, despite a lack in leadership skills. Promotion from within is not easy; unless you're a manager favorite, it's difficult to obtain the necessary mentorship and attention needed to push through the bureaucracy. Hourly employees are often treated like second-class citizens when it comes to making up time during inclement weather, no remote access, and no 100% paid sick leave.