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      Emerald

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      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
      2.0
      Aug 19, 2016

      Sales Representative

      Anonymous employee
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      CEO approval
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      Pros

      High pay for very light work levels and ample time off/benefits Some expense paid traveling Close knit team, including some special team members.

      Cons

      Sleazy sales tactics that puts the car salesman stereotype to shame (asymmetric information, flat out lying, etc.). Incredibly high turnover in clients (no real effort by others to retain business, disregards customer loyalty) and employees (I had three different supervisors over four months). Close knit team (if you do not fit then you will be somewhat ostracized or left out). Wasted resources and opportunity from unmotivated leadership.

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      Emerald Response
      9y
      We are happy to read that you were pleased with your compensation and benefits package and that you enjoyed the opportunity to work on a close-knit team. The stability of our workforce is extremely important to us. Our goal is to continue to find ways to enhance our work environment and company culture in order to promote the retention and commitment of our employees. Additionally, we regularly assess the strength of our leaders to ensure that those individuals in key positions are capable of motivating and guiding their staff towards success. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback.
      2.0
      Jun 27, 2016

      Good for the Experience

      Marketing designer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      The people there are great! Most everyone are simply good people and are easy to get along with. If you are newly graduated and need some experience, this is the place! Nothing like learning with your feet to the fire. You will definitely leave knowing way more than going in if you put in your time. ** Word of advice going in - You're going to be incredibly low-balled during the negotiation process and you're not going to get a raise in the entire time your there ( that is if you're not going as a management). You'll get an annual merit raise of 2-3%. Negotiate your entrance salary as best as you can because that's pretty much what it will ever be. If you put in your 2 years, learn as much as you can, you'll get the major bonus elsewhere.

      Cons

      Most of the management have egos. There is no structure or processes to anything and not interested in putting one in place which creates a lot of confusion and inefficiency for the employees in support positions. There is no internal promotion on the support level, but management hands out promotions all the time no matter how well or not so well they've actually done. You'll be expected to do things outside of your job description, usually jobs your coordinator should be doing but simply doesn't want to do - so it's up to you, whether or not you know what your doing and if it's not done correctly, you WILL get chewed out for it.

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      Emerald Response
      10y
      We are pleased to read that you gained valuable career experience during your tenure with us and that you enjoyed working with your colleagues. Over the past few years, Emerald has worked diligently to cement our internal processes and build our company infrastructure. While we have accomplished a great deal in this area, we will continue to work on these initiatives as we mature as an organization. Additionally, providing all employees with the opportunity for growth and advancement is something we continue to prioritize. We recognize that professional development and competitive pay are important components of our work environment. Thank you for taking the time to share your candid feedback.
      5.0
      May 31, 2016

      Business Analyst

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
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      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Great people and the best office culture I have worked in! People are hard working, smart with a team work attitude and friendly and fun.

      Cons

      This is a company, at least IT, that moves very fast. For me this was a PRO not a CON, but might not be suited for everyone. Note all ratings are based on MY division and MY personal situation only. IT is a small group and I have a lot of experience, so there was no real position for me to move up to. For other areas of the company, or lower level positions, there seems to be better pay and opportunities for movement.

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      Emerald Response
      10y
      We are pleased to read that you think so highly of our colleagues and company culture. Providing employees with the opportunity to advance in their careers is something we value greatly. We will continue to implement programs and initiatives that support the professional development needs of the Emerald staff. Your feedback is important to us, so thank you for taking the time to share your perspective.
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