BDA reviews

2.8

36% would recommend to a friend

(431 total reviews)
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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).

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431 reviews
1.0
Dec 13, 2013

Worst Employment Experience Ever

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Pros

Not a lot, some nice hard working and undervalued people.

Cons

Company values are terrible, it is all about money. People are not valued, treated badly and often abused. Attitude from senior management is that everyone can be replaced with an untrained temp for a very low wage. Pay is low, benefits not good. It is much more about getting the owner on TV than actual real caring for people. People are promised many things, but they do not materialze, too many excuses. You can work 12 hours a day 7 days a week and it is never enough. Turnover is ridiculous, people often laid off, fired, escorted out or the employee just gets fed up and walks. BDA used to have something special, but somewhere along the way they lost it and with current senior management they will not ever find it again.

1.0
Apr 24, 2024

Spread too Thin

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Pros

Opportunities to collaborate with fun and unique companies

Cons

Spread Too Thin: The workload can often feel overwhelming, with limited resources and support, leading to employees feeling spread too thin across multiple tasks and projects simultaneously. Unachievable Bonus: Despite promises of a bonus structure, achieving it feels like an impossible task due to unclear metrics and constantly shifting goalposts. Lack of Recognition for Sales Ops Teams: Sales Operations teams often go unnoticed and under-appreciated, despite their crucial role in facilitating sales processes and ensuring operational efficiency. No Accountability: There's a noticeable lack of accountability among certain team members and departments, making it challenging to address and rectify mistakes or inefficiencies. Nonexistent Work-Life Balance: Expectations for availability and responsiveness outside of regular working hours make maintaining a healthy work-life balance nearly impossible, leading to burnout and frustration among employees. Difficulty in Taking PTO: Despite the company policy on paid time off, taking a PTO day can feel like an uphill battle due to workload pressures and the fact that no one is willing to cover for anyone, Limited Career Growth Opportunities: Despite dedication and hard work, career advancement seems elusive within the organization. There's a noticeable lack of structured career development paths or opportunities for vertical mobility, leaving employees feeling stagnant and undervalued in their roles. Low Compensation Relative to Cost of Living: The compensation offered by the company is insufficient to meet the rising cost of living, particularly in the areas where employees are based. This disparity places financial strain on individuals and undermines their ability to maintain a reasonable standard of living.

1.0
Mar 4, 2022

Boys club mentality

Anonymous employee
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Pros

You get to work with some creative, excited people.

Cons

Leadership is very much a boys club. There is zero filter on anything they say or do. They push team and family but that is only as long as you're doing what they want or expect of you. Benefits are subpar and expensive. There is no accountability for peoples actions. Engagement and accountability comes from the top down which is a big part in why there is none.

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