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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 2, 2025

      A place where you can grow, contribute, and be supported

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      I’ve been at Emerald for over a year, and it’s been a really positive experience. The people are collaborative, senior leaders are involved and approachable, and I’ve been able to get exposure to a lot of different parts of the business. It’s definitely fast-paced, but there are plenty of opportunities to learn, grow, and take on new challenges. One thing I really appreciate is that speaking up is encouraged—ideas are taken seriously no matter your level. You can feel the effort the company is putting into strengthening the culture and keeping people top of mind. Overall, it’s a great place to build your career and be part of a team that’s always evolving.

      Cons

      It’s a fast-paced environment, which makes the work exciting and varied. If you enjoy taking on responsibility, stretching yourself, and staying challenged, you’ll thrive here. You work hard, but it comes with meaningful opportunities to grow and make an impact. Management is also very focused on strengthening the culture, and it’s been encouraging to see the continued effort and progress. There’s more to build on, but the commitment is real and the direction is positive.

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      Emerald Response
      2mo
      We’re so glad to hear you’ve had such a positive first year at Emerald and that you’ve found the teams collaborative, leadership accessible, and the pace both challenging and rewarding! We truly appreciate your recognition of our culture and the value placed on listening to ideas at every level. Building an environment where people can learn, grow, and make an impact remains a priority, and feedback like yours reinforces that progress.
      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.
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