Unfortunate and rapid decline - Anonymous employee Known Employee Review

1.0
Aug 28, 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

At the employee level, there are some great people here - kind and smart. Their reputation should exist independently of this company at large. & At one point a few years ago, things weren't so bad, but there has been a rapid decline.

Cons

The leadership team lives on a different planet. Incredible spending while employees go without proper raises (even with promotions), COL or merit increases, or bonuses. We're talking a villa in Cannes with a Michelin star chef for leadership, while benefits and salaries are cut for everyone else. Toxic leaders only want "yes men" around them. Cultural decline. Fiscal negligence. Failed (or half-hearted, perhaps) attempts at DEI. Is there even an HR department? Lots of people overworked and underpaid, taking on more and more as people are laid off and/or jump ship. Clandestine layoffs every few weeks/months. Truly a bizarre place.

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5.0
Aug 27, 2025
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Pros

Amazing CEO and amazing coworkers. Continues to grow in terms of client work and is such a better place to work than some of the larger agencies. No notes!

Cons

None. Literally none. I recommend everyone apply here.

4.0
Jun 25, 2026
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Pros

Great place to work; in terms of PTO, salary is decent. People are great! The CEO is amazing! Everyone is so kind and friendly.

Cons

Management is not very great; there is zero structure here. When we speak up about something, it doesn't ever change. Growth is hard, unless there are new clients.

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