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2.9

42% would recommend to a friend

(28 total reviews)

Jamie Salter

48% approve of CEO

50% positive business outlook

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1.0
Aug 15, 2019

Worst Place to Work EVER

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Pros

There were some nice people who also were miserable. Sharing that misery created some nice friendships that were able to console each other during the nonsense stress and emotional burden created by ABG.

Cons

Ego driven leaders whose only concern was making themselves look good, be it to their peers or supervisors or the external parties looking in at the company. People were put in charge of entire departments who 1) didn't have the proper experience to lead teams of that size or bandwidth to be able to do so in a functional way or 2) have any prior or background in their respective fields to be able to be a leader and provide valuable support vs bullying feedback (i.e. "This is terrible - who writes like this"). NEPOTISM... don't be surprised to see unexperienced people with senior titles and in roles of power with zero idea what they're doing. Company functions in an environment of fear with leaders have no approachability - ultimately created the the worst workplace culture imaginable.

5.0
Jul 19, 2017

FOR THE HUNGRY

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Pros

Dear World: Can't help but roll my eyes at the sad, negative, hater-hating reviews bestowed upon ABG, the #1 licensing company in the world, with incredible brands and incredible people and a mad-genius-scientist Jamie Salter as the CEO who has more energy and spirit than any corporate dudd I've worked for in the past. ABG is the definition of WE GOT SPIRIT, YES WE DO! Truly an incredible place to work for if you desire speed, independence, true autonomy, high energy, creativity, extreme deal flow and of course a little political tango. There is no better training for real life than at ABG - you will be swimming with the sharks, but need to appreciate that this stems from genuine passion. ABG, through each employee, collectively moves mountains. Each person is a unique piece to the puzzle, and everyone makes a serious contribution. The company is financially very sound, because everyone works 24/7 and cares and each dollar counts and each dollar is monitored. You do well - you get rewarded. No idea is silly; every single office is built through clear glass - because ABG actually is an open door policy. The amount of people you meet is out of this world - and I guarantee no other places offers such a dynamic atmosphere. ABG builds brands - Juicy Couture was dead before acquisition and today, it is a thriving global brand. Judith Leiber is ready for take off. Megan Fox was signed for Frederick's of Hollywood. Marilyn Monroe is the face of Chanel. Shaq roams the office in all his glory. Life is good. Join ABG if you're in it to really win it.

Cons

It is a brutally honest environment - you must have thick skin. Nothing is ever good enough, but in a way that pushes you. It is not a place for faint of heart. You gotta want it, to win it.

1.0
Feb 24, 2017

Career Suicide

Anonymous employee
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Pros

If you can stomach sucking up to the right people then you have a chance

Cons

No work life balance. They expect you to work 12 - 15 hours and on weekends and be fine with it. They call you even when you're away on vacation or even when sick. The teams are a hit or miss. Some people are right for the job and are excellent at what they do until they spend a few weeks at this company and transform into the monsters that management expects you to turn into. Some people are washed up folks who couldn't find a better place and management takes advantage of their desperation. there is little support from managers, well what do you expect, they have little support too. there should at least be some form of career advancement and HR but there is nothing of that sort! Those in the inner circle know by heart that its the CEO's way or say goodbye to your job. However, his decisions are often made with SS colored glasses, never mind you're doing something that would be otherwise unwise, unsound or illegal. The atmosphere is that of exclusion, and not inclusion. you'll feel scared of losing your job all the time, no motivation to work and contribute. you'll be made to feel like an outsider oftentimes and the only way to avoid this is to pretend to be one of them. This is a glorified paper pushing company which makes money out of buying dying brands for cheap and wringing whatever life is left out of it. This is not the place to learn and develop skills, this place tends to make you feel worthless, I would get out if you can and don't get in if you have respect for yourself.

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