Great Company, Great People - werkgeversreview Vice President Engineering bij REDBOOKS

REDBOOKS is an ever-evolving technology company that works both with a start-up mindset but has been in existence for more than 100 years. Access to the management team is easy and encouraged. For those self-starters, this is a great place to work, as no micromanaging takes place. The sharing of ideas and the openness to new ideas makes REDBOOKS both a fun and productive environment.

Working in a shared space can be difficult, but it does encourage communication and togetherness.

A growing company that is open to new ideas, allowing people to expand their roles as much as they desire. I started as a relatively low level employee and was given opportunities to present my ideas for product improvement and take on new projects, and over the next 3 years I was given a real place in management team's discussions on product strategy, marketing, and more. I saw several others do the same, moving quickly from an entry level position to a more substantial role - based on their own motivation to think outside their basic job requirements. The company is a positive, low politics environment, people are friendly and professional, and work / life balance is respected. Turnover is generally low. Sales manager is a great guy, has been with the company for a long time. Upper management took over the company about 5 years ago and have greatly improved the product. They are always open to new ideas. Office is a few steps from Penn Station and every train. Good benefits. No drama.

The workplace is friendly and happy, but you wouldn't expect wild and crazy startup fun a la Google. A successful person will need to be self-motivated, rather than expecting 1-2-3 directions from a manager (although help, strategic guidance and constructive feedback is provided).