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      Emerald

      Engaged Employer

      Emerald reviews

      3.6

      70% would recommend to a friend

      (213 total reviews)
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      Hervé Sedky

      70% approve of CEO

      72% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Emerald has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 213 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Emerald employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      213 reviews
      1.0
      Jan 23, 2024

      Terrible Upper Management

      Associate director marketing
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Remote opportunities. Unlimited vacation (but you probably won't use it).

      Cons

      This business is in the event business, but the planning for each event is unlike I have ever seen. Bloated, convoluted with terrible onboarding and training, this is your typical corporate environment that functions on inefficiencies and "it's not my job-isms."

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      Emerald Response
      10mo
      We are always keen to gain insights to employees' experiences of working within Emerald. We know that our recent restructuring has been tough for our people. But we are now in a much better position to fulfil our long term strategy which we'll be working hard to communicate over the coming months.
      3.0
      Jan 2, 2024

      Challenging Work environment

      Manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      People seem to care and are generally helpful.

      Cons

      It is difficult to find your way around, prorities change, gaps in communication.

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      Emerald Response
      10mo
      Thank you for leaving your thoughts. We truly value your insights, as they help us better understand the employee experience and identify areas where we can improve. As part of our ongoing commitment, we’ve recently embarked on a strategic shift to enhance communication, focusing on both the frequency and clarity of how we share updates about our strategy. We’re excited to announce that our all-employee event is scheduled for 2025, which will serve as a key opportunity to provide important updates and address any questions about our progress. We look forward to continuing this open dialogue and making meaningful improvements together.
      2.0
      Dec 12, 2023

      Poor Compensation & Senior Leadership

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Benefits like: Unlimited PTO, sick leave, remote work, company-supplied laptop

      Cons

      Since our company was acquired by Emerald, I have seen my workload and responsibilities increase yet my compensation and title stay the same for two years. We have no had company-wide formal employee reviews since 2021. Below industry-standard employee compensation that does not include cost of living increases or standard review compensation increases. The compensation package shared with us at the time of acquisition promised a compensation increase each year + bonuses, but no reviews have occurred and bonuses are performance-based on the entire company's revenue goals, not per employee. Leadership is secretive and selective, firing and hiring at will with little to no communication with their teams, leading to a feeling of no job security or longevity. We were lied to consistently all year from leadership about when compensation reviews were happening. As a company that touts "employee first" policy, I see little respect for our team and no path for growth for my role here.

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      Emerald Response
      9mo
      We're grateful for your feedback. Our compensation and benefits' package has undergone an extensive review resulting in a fair and balanced approach to pay as well as recognition. Our CEO, Hervé Sedky, and his leadership team have given Emerald a renewed focus and are driving the business forward with clarity and vision.
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