- Compensation is relatively low.
- Benefits were reduced twice during my tenure to redeploy capital towards doubling growth by 2025 while maintaining Pella is primarily a "human institution". It was never stated if the reduction in benefits was planned to be returned if/when targeted growth was achieved and able to be maintained.
- The focus on culture and DEI has been twisted by some employees wishing to advance themselves by removing and discrediting others while using the social capital, that develops in a small town outside of work, to undermine conscientious and talented people.