MathWorks

Great benefits, 401K matching, quarterly bonus, interesting technical work, and intelligent technical co-workers.

Extreme micromanaging, lots of processes to follow.

You have to work 'around' the meetings and the documentation. This means a very long day just to get your actual work done. No time for breaks or lunch; many people eat at their desks.

Always need to do better. I have witnessed people work so hard only to be told, "That is your job. Now do better than that." They want only superstars, but even if you are a superstar, you are not recognized for it. I think they strive on making you feel less than adequate so they can control you better.

No flexibility to work from home. Policy is 0-3 times a year with management approval only.

Give more promotions. Don't be afraid to really boost your employees' confidence.

Too many procedures, too controlling.

Don't spend so much time developing more procedures. Instead, spend time encouraging and developing the people in your organization.

Give constructive criticism. Make the people in your organization feel valued for the work they are doing and the achievements they've met.