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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 category

      4.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.8

      Work/Life balance

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Senior management

      3.6

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Culture & values

      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).

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      213 reviews
      5.0
      Dec 1, 2025

      Solid Culture, Strong Vision, and Exceptional Leadership

      Manager
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Leadership is genuinely caring, accessible, and engaged. There is a strong focus on innovation and continuous growth. Emerald is an industry-leading company in the B2B live events space. Improving office culture with supportive colleagues. Great benefits package and unlimited PTO.

      Cons

      Some processes may still be evolving as the company grows. Integration is often slow due to frequency of adding new businesses.

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      Emerald Response
      2mo
      We’re pleased to hear your positive experience with our leadership, focus on innovation, supportive colleagues, and benefits, including unlimited PTO. We’re proud of the progress being made to strengthen culture as we continue to grow as an industry leader. We also appreciate your perspective on evolving processes and integration as we add new businesses. These are important focus areas, and we remain committed to improving alignment and efficiency as we scale.
      3.0
      Nov 10, 2025

      Limited Growth Opportunities

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Started off as a great community with excellent coaching and work/play culture. While volume was high, workloads were delegated and managed appropriately. Some pros & cons with growth - VPs at the time not freeing up budgets to promote from within.

      Cons

      New CEO brought in new leadership that felt out of touch with mid and lower-level employees. Work became stifling with less room for reward after high volume of work. Teams became siloed under VPs with little to no knowledge of subordinate job tasks.

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      Emerald Response
      2mo
      Thank you for sharing your feedback and reflections on how the organization has evolved over time. We appreciate your recognition of the strong community, coaching, and culture that existed during periods of growth. We also acknowledge your concerns, and strengthening connection across levels, improving visibility into roles, and ensuring employees feel supported and recognized remain important focus areas as the company continues to move forward.
      5.0
      Nov 5, 2025

      A Company That Listens, Cares, and Invests

      Senior director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I’ve been at Emerald for six years, and it’s been a genuinely positive experience. The company truly cares about its people — our voices are heard, and leadership makes a real effort to stay connected. We’re not an over-layered organization, so ideas move quickly and you can actually see the impact of your work. We are processed, but in a good way — structured enough to support productivity, not slow it down. And when things do get overly processed, Emerald invests in improving them. Right now, the company is going through a major transformation to streamline centralized systems, which shows a real commitment to progress. One of the things I value most is the transparency and open communication. We have monthly town halls where leaders share updates, answer questions directly, and listen to feedback. It’s rare to see that level of consistency and openness at a company this size.

      Cons

      Like any organization, there are challenges. It’s a fast-paced environment that requires some grit and an entrepreneurial mindset. You have to be proactive, adaptable, and willing to put in the work. But if you do, the rewards and opportunities for growth are absolutely there.

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      Emerald Response
      2mo
      Thank you for sharing your experience and for your six years of contributions to Emerald. We’re pleased to hear you value the openness of our leadership, the ability to make an impact, and the transparency through regular communication like town halls. We also appreciate your acknowledgment of the pace and entrepreneurial mindset required to succeed here. Supporting growth, improving processes, and continuing to invest in systems that enable our teams remain key focus areas as we evolve.
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