Pros
Talented, supportive junior and mid-level colleagues and the opportunity to work on interesting, high-profile healthcare communications programmes. There are good opportunities to develop strategic communications skills, work with senior clients and collaborate across disciplines.
Cons
Very much feels like you’re a cog in a large global organisation rather than part of a close-knit agency. Teams often seem under-resourced while new business continues to be won, which can lead to sustained high workloads and burnout. The culture has become increasingly corporate over time. While management generally want to support employees, there can be a gap between intent and action, with concerns not always addressed quickly enough. At times, when workloads become unmanageable, individuals can feel they are held accountable for issues that stem from broader resourcing pressures.