Pros
There are some good people that work there however they are also seeking to leave the organization. The brand name is good internationally however executive leadership doesn’t view the Canadian division as a growth story.
Cons
I have never seen a level of internal politics at any organization. The Head Office decreed to fire a very good CEO a couple years ago, and instilled a new CEO with only one purpose to cut costs. Growing your career or income is very difficult working for Wolters Kluwer Canada. In fact, if you are able to maintain your job, consider yourself fortunate. Management works under fear. Fear that their own jobs could be gone. So presenting challenging ideas to help the organization is not well received. HR is certainly not independent. Raising concerns only invites the ire of the department becoming defensive. The CEO doesn’t want unwanted attention so there will be creative methods to have your your employment terminated. Here are the facts. Wolters Kluwer Canada used to employ a number of staff in Toronto and Quebec. In Toronto alone, nearly half the floor is now vacant. The VP of Product quit after many years at the company. The previous CEO was fired during the same day the Director of Sales was retiring (how classy). The Director is Marketing quit. The company is in harvesting mode. Little to no growth. I’ve hopefully been able to provide a clear warning of what you will be getting yourself into.