Pros
Pay is good for the immediate area (The Poconos). Not competitive for the Mid-Atlantic Region. Products are important and are valuable to society. Benefits are good but have been deteriorating. Global company
Cons
Management has forgotten its most important resource - its employees. There is no real long term planning. It is just cut the cost of goods. HR is useless and does not support the management or the individual employee. There is a definite Franco-centric focus. There is virtually no opportunity for positions in Europe for North Americans but the door swings very wide for the Europeans coming to North America. The Quality organization in particular has been floundering for several years with no real direction and stability. It is difficult to rely upon them for consistent support and direction. Pathetic raises and bonuses are becoming less reliable which use to offset the pathetic raises. There has been a substantial turnover of staff and many talented people have left. Management and HR are doing nothing to resolve the issue and stop the hemorraging. No real opportunity for advancement if you are North American.