London office is full of racism and bullying - Account Executive Weber Shandwick Employee Review

1.0
Jan 18, 2024
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Pros

Interesting clients with global recognition

Cons

Bullying was rife, with HR being totally useless. They were more interesting in protecting the business than employees. Senior management would often throw junior staff under the bus without discretion. Micromanagement was overboard - you can't write a press release without it passing through 10 hands. Insane working hours for very low pay/no overtime. I've seen people crying at their desks due to work stress. Racial diversity is laughable, feels a lot like an old boys network than modern global agency. Favouritism is embedded into the payment and promotion cycles despite claims that it is based on 'MeRiToCrAcY'. Essentially, if you cry hard enough and make a scene about not getting a promotion in front of the right people, you'll get one, but may loose your dignity in the process. The Corporate Enterprise department was particularly poor. Very clique-ish and lacked strategic direction. Social cohesion was so bad that they implemented a SEATING PLAN to get people talking to each other which came as soon as it went. Must avoid.

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5.0
May 4, 2026
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Pros

Lovely team, remote work, and better pay compared to what I was making before.

Cons

Can't thank of any, other than being very busy. But I had a wonderful time. The team your with really shapes your experience.

3.0
Jul 4, 2026
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Pros

Fun clients and cool work

Cons

Low pay, benefits aren’t great since being acquired, people quit and then aren’t replaced

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