Avantages
I work hard and well, and have been recognized for it - having been promoted three times in 12 years, and my salary has more than doubled in that time. There is a general feeling that the company values its employees. We frequently receive notices about upcoming training opportunities. When a contract ends, the company makes an effort to find positions within the company for those employees whose jobs are ending. At my work site, managers allow great flexibility in personal schedule, and there is no dress code. It's a very comfortable, casual atmosphere. As long as we get our work done, things are mostly great.
Inconvénients
Compensation, including benefits, for professionals seems to be a little below average. We used to be allowed to accrue up to twice our annual vacation allowance. Now the annual allowance is the maximum. As a result, new employees (1st 4 years) can't take vacations longer than 2 weeks. I normally don't pay close attention to company issues - I focus on doing my work. But there is a disturbingly frequent sense among my peers that senior management are making decisions that are designed to reward themselves (through bonuses), and negatively impact employees (e.g., the recent change in vacation policy, and elimination of of of the retirement plans).