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Updated Jul 6, 2021
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"Great people, interesting technology, decent work/life balance, good benefits" (in 14 reviews)
"Benefits and work life balance are great" (in 7 reviews)
"Some areas seem to have better work/life balance than others - but such is the risk with such a diverse organization working on such different projects" (in 11 reviews)
"Very little exposure to upper management" (in 6 reviews)
- Former Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
Great team, passionate work culture
Cons
Lots of hours and no option to work from home
- Current Employee, more than 3 years★★★★★
Pros
People, people, people - You will work with some of the interesting people who wants to change the world in a genuine way.
Cons
Management Decisions & communications are slow causing anxiety for employees
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
Great co-workers and opportunities. Lot's of challenging projects
Cons
Executive team not always on the same page with the company
- Former Employee, more than 10 years★★★★★
Pros
Vulcan has great vision. Their mission is to help the world.
Cons
None I can think of.
- Former Employee★★★★★
Pros
Great opportunities to work on a variety of projects
Cons
Vague or absent strategy, shifting priorities, likelihood of being downsized at any given moment
- Former Employee, more than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Snacks, Free Orca Card, Lots of Training Opportunities, Great Co-Workers, Beautiful Office, Employee Bonus, Travel Opportunities
Cons
Lack of Consistent Vision, Too Much Bureaucracy, Lack of Creativity, Top-Heavy Upper Management, Constant Fear of Layoffs, Little to No Transparency
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 8 years★★★★★
Pros
Mission and focus on global impact
Cons
The company has been evolving and different departments work in silos while likely covering same subject matter. Blanket executive decisions are made with little in-depth understanding of individual team contributions and value. Near sighted decisions end up impacting work and morale.
Continue reading - Former Employee, less than 1 year★★★★★
Pros
Friendly people and good insurance and work schedule.
Cons
The pay wasn’t as competitive as it could have been.
- Former Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
This is a company that has a great history. The owner had many diverse interests and was concerned about many things that trouble the world and he tried to help make things better.
Cons
With the owners passing in 2018 his legacy has slowly been dismantled.
Continue reading - Former Employee, more than 5 years★★★★★
Pros
Smart colleagues who share their expertise and knowledge. Great medical benefits. Amazing philanthropic products.
Cons
Vague mission with no clear path in sight. Vulcan has become an extremely toxic environment in some departments. Don’t speak up with a differing idea or opinion than some leaders or be ready to leave. It’s counter to the lip service the org gives around strength in diversity of ideas. Promotions and opportunities are rarely based on merit but rather on favoritism and what you can do for your leader’s bonus. Inequities of workload vs title/level- not everyone is held accountable and to the same standard.
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