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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
      5.0
      Jan 17, 2018

      Smart, Well Managed Company

      Group show director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I've been in the business for many years and think Emerald is one of the better companies I've worked for. The senior management is sharp, focused and thoughtful in how they manage the business and approach new opportunities. There is also a concerted effort to create an employee friendly company and I think they are succeeding. Overall my time at Emerald was a very positive one.

      Cons

      Every company has "cons", even well managed companies like Emerald. If there were any challenges it was due to its acquisition strategy which can sometimes overwhelm centralized departments and impact responsiveness, but there are many, many more "pros" than "cons" at the company.

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      Emerald Response
      8y
      Thank you for taking the time to write this review. We appreciate your observation that Emerald is continuously striving to improve the employee experience. We have grown rapidly in the past 5 years, and recognize that growth pace can be challenging at times. As you point out, our leadership intends to be thoughtful about how we approach acquisitions while adding to our strong portfolio of shows and publications.
      2.0
      Jan 12, 2018

      Company culture is garbage

      Operations coordinator
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Free travel, all expenses paid, fun company activities throughout the year.

      Cons

      Too much gossip and catiness. Not enough pay for workload.

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      Emerald Response
      8y
      We were truly concerned to read this review! “Company Culture is Garbage” is a strong statement. We’ve brought it to the attention of our VP of Human Resources, and encourage you to reach out directly to discuss further, particularly if you feel you or others have been treated unfairly. Similarly, if you feel are being paid unfairly for the work that you do, we recommend a conversation with your manager to brainstorm how you can alleviate some of your workload. Please continue these conversations with Human Resources and your manager.
      1.0
      Dec 2, 2017

      No vision

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Made wonderful friends while working there

      Cons

      Now a mix of different companies that were purchased. Owned by investors in Canada. Management has no vision or do they care to invest in products for future growth.

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      Emerald Response
      8y
      Thank you for your review. Our employees are definitely our greatest asset, and we are pleased to hear you made wonderful friends during your time at Emerald. Since we spun off from Nielsen in 2013, our company has continued to evolve. We are now a publically held company with a clear and defined strategy. We are on a continued trajectory for future growth, both organically and through acquisitions. Our leadership team remains aligned around the importance of and investment in our growth.
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