AbelsonTaylor reviews

2.8

28% would recommend to a friend

(222 total reviews)
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Dale Taylor

52% approve of CEO

22% positive business outlook

AbelsonTaylor has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 222 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The AbelsonTaylor employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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222 reviews
3.0
Nov 25, 2024

Good work life balance/hard to move up

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Work life balance was great

Cons

Depending on what team you’re on… it’s hard to move up the ladder.

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AbelsonTaylor Response
1y
We're glad to hear that work-life balance was a strong “pro” of your experience with us. We also hear your feedback about career progression and are excited to share that we will be implementing Career Ladders to help employees set and achieve professional goals. This framework will include a structure for identifying growth opportunities, pathways for promotions, and development plans to support long-term career advancement. Additionally, we’ve introduced regular open Q&A sessions with our senior leadership team. These sessions allow team members to connect directly with leadership, ask questions, share ideas, and stay informed about our vision and priorities. We’re committed to being more involved and ensuring all employees feel supported in their roles and careers. Your input is invaluable in helping us grow as an agency. Thank you again for being part of our team!
1.0
Nov 10, 2024

Strongly suggest looking elsewhere

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Honestly, nothing good enough to mention. If I said anything, they’d respond with “we’re so glad you loved _, we’re really proud of ourselves for this”.

Cons

I guess the easiest place to start would be the horrendous hours you’ll ultimately be subjected to. It’s almost funny because they don’t mention this when interviewing. “Maybe a late night here and there, but never past 7-8pm”. There were MULTIPLE times I had to stay on until 10:00pm or later, 3:00AM earns an honorable mention. Not sure what kind of quality of work comes out of 14+ hour days, but they’re not worried about quality, just “meeting deadlines”. And sure, this varies with brands, but you’ll end up screwed at some point. Especially with certain Project/Account Managers (because there are plenty of AMs/PMs who know nothing outside their immediate role, are disgustingly rude, incapable of communicating timelines and updates, but are the first ones to rush and blame you when things aren’t done when they want). And god forbid they let you know you have to stay late prior to 4:45PM. They may not even reach out until after 5:00PM and then it’s your fault for not being available, despite not knowing you’d need to be available. In addition to these inconsiderate, uncommunicative managers, there are writers who seem to pull numbers and claims out of thin air hoping someone else will do the work for them. Unfortunately, their lack of care for quality goes far beyond the work being done. And when you experience layoffs (because you will, whether you’re apart of it or not), there’s no explanation or reason for who they’re picking. They’ll shaft great employees, just to keep some of the ones mentioned above. They clearly don’t talk to anyone’s direct managers, look at peer reviews, or take a second to consider if there’s any way to recycle someone into a new role. I’m convinced they’re just using a random name generator, or maybe blindly throwing darts at a list of names. Either way, you, your coworkers, managers, etc. will be completely blindsided. Oh, and the pay sucks.

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AbelsonTaylor Response
1y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We value your input, as it helps us reflect on areas where we can improve and better support our teams. We want to emphasize that we do everything possible to prevent layoffs. In fact, when faced with staffing challenges, we make a concerted effort to retain employees by offering new roles and responsibilities whenever possible. We understand that transitions can be difficult, and we are committed to finding solutions that allow our team members to stay with us, even when our staffing needs change. Regarding your concerns about business costs and company-wide events, we want to clarify that these activities and expenses are not the cause of layoffs. Occasional cutbacks are due to the natural ebb and flow of business that every agency experiences, and which we have successfully navigated for over 42 years to remain a leader in our industry. We believe that our investments in team-building events, meetings, and office resources are critical to maintaining a collaborative culture and ensuring our long-term success. As for the hours, we acknowledge that agency work can sometimes demand long days, especially during intense periods when project timelines are tight. However, these periods are not the norm but occasional, and our standard workload aligns with typical agency expectations. We always strive to maintain a balanced and sustainable work environment for our team members. We recognize that your experience did not meet your expectations, and we are committed to learning from it. Thank you again for your candid feedback, and we wish you all the best in your future endeavors.
3.0
Nov 8, 2024
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Pros

It was ok for the most part

Cons

Layoffs seemed to be pretty common here.

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AbelsonTaylor Response
1y
Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts. We understand that layoffs can be challenging, and we take every possible step to not have them. Our priority is always to retain valued employees, and we explore all options—such as offering new roles or responsibilities—to keep our team members onboard whenever possible. Layoffs, if they do occur, are driven by natural fluctuations in client needs and market conditions, which are a reality for any agency. We appreciate your feedback and will continue striving to create a stable and supportive environment for all our team members.
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