BDA reviews

2.8

36% would recommend to a friend

(431 total reviews)
avatar

Jay Deutsch

37% approve of CEO

39% positive business outlook

BDA has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 431 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The BDA employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.4 stars).

Reviews by job title

431 reviews
1.0
Mar 11, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

You meet nice people in the trenches...

Cons

Just read the reviews - it's simply the worst. Horrible pay, unattainable goals, crazy bonus technicalities - crappy insurance if you are over 20. But be all excited about the CEO buying in to a hockey team, a huge McMansion...all on your back.

avatar
BDA Response
5y
Thank you for your ten years with BDA. We are sorry you feel the way you do, and we wish you well in your new career path.
1.0
Nov 6, 2019

Not recommended.

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Free parking -- but that's necessary as the place is located along a 2-lane highway in an area without buses or sidewalks. If you are a white guy straight out of college who thinks a free bottle of cheap beer on a Friday afternoon is a perk, this might be a great place for your starter job.

Cons

Owners behave badly -- shouting, swearing, behaving sexually aggressively -- and are defended by HR as "they never went to business school". My kids never went to business school and they know better than that. And they're teenagers. Salaries are low -- unless you're a sales person in a sales role, you'll make more money anywhere else. And forget about bonuses -- operations rarely qualify. On my team, my female colleagues make less than the male colleagues, despite having similar or even more experience. HR brushes this off as "BDA never pays well", ignoring the equal pay laws. Apart from the people who need to stay for flexibility or ease of commute, everyone seems to be looking for a job. Morale is in the tank. Oh, and Halloween? It's "off the hook" as other reviewers say because employees are expected to donate their own time and money to take part in the elaborate decorations. The ownership are technophobic and lack the focus and will to grow their business. They refuse to invest in the things that could bring the place into the 21st century -- basic things, like better wifi in the building, faster servers, better computers.

avatar
BDA Response
6y
We are passionate about our business, our clients, and our successes that set us apart. We don’t defend any shouting or swearing, only recognize that people are people, and sometimes that passion comes out in less than positive ways. Your comment about sexual aggressiveness is concerning. Any experience at BDA that is uncomfortable or unsafe must be brought to the HR Director or HRVP immediately and it will be addressed. As for bonuses we pay quarterly bonuses to operations to those who qualify based on success factors. We pay people based on experience and contribution; gender has nothing to do with it. We are entrepreneurial, not afraid to tackle the impossible, and growing leaps and bounds, so we bring in new up-leveled talent and pay for it accordingly. Since you state you are a current employee, we sincerely hope you reach out to management or HR to engage in our Career Development process, but more importantly, to talk through some of these things so it can get better. Without giving us the direct opportunity to address your concerns, things will only remain the same and that is not good for you or us.
2.0
Aug 12, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

It could be a fun first "real" job post college

Cons

Everything is always in crisis mode. Lack of leadership. They really don't care a lot about their employees or the clients. Lots of shady dealings with clients and with performance bonuses.

avatar
BDA Response
6y
Our core values include Team and Family as well as Total Client Affinity. Every day there are examples that show we live these values such as when our clients ask us to achieve the near impossible and we do it. We Make it Happen (another one of our core values) and our clients recognize us for it by renewing contracts with us year over year. Clearly your experience was not the best for you and we sincerely hope you find what you are looking for elsewhere.
Viewing 31 - 33 of 431 Reviews

Glassdoor has 463 BDA reviews submitted anonymously by BDA employees. Read employee reviews and ratings on Glassdoor to decide if BDA is right for you.