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
Mar 28, 2014
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Capable of attracting talent with potential for you to build good relationships within and outside of the company. Attractive Woodinville campus. Past history of successful results growing a spirited, entrepreneurial business.

Cons

Wow, BDA ( Bensussen, Deutsch and Associates ), when inflated egos and overconfidence from owners and top management overpower the hard work and team efforts that created a successful company, you get... disaster. Team and Family core values? No, not really. "Tiggers" who "Work Hard and Play Hard" (another core value), are used hard and given superficial rewards like stuffed animals and beer parties while expected to work endless hours with substandard pay. If lucky, you might be partnered with an effective team or a qualified leader. Learn all you can, then take your skills and talent to a stable and truthful place to work. Being a private company, don't expect honest disclosures regarding the financial condition of BDA at company meetings. "Sales are expected to exceed our wildest dreams" means, "If this shiny new penny fails to generate anticipated sales, start packing your desk". 2012: "This reorganization plan ('layoffs') will strengthen our company going forward". 2013: "We expect this to be the last round of layoffs...". 2014: "Thank you for your service over the last 8 years, feel free to use us as a reference". Meanwhile the Careers tab of the BDA website posts that "We're always looking for great people". Note to the Marketing department... you should probably remove the banners dated 2011 "Best Places to Work".

1.0
Jul 13, 2017

Do Not Work Here

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Coworkers are really cool and easy to vent to. Work parties are fun.

Cons

- As a client services coordinator or production assistant you will not get any help from your supervisors or uppers. - Account managers are not properly trained in how to work with their CSC or Production person. - No matter how much proof you have that you are doing your job and you need help working with your account manager, the blame will fall on you. - If there is a mess up be sure to keep documentation of what happened otherwise it will be your fault. - The supervisors and upper management have a great time but they treat the lower level like pure trash. - They do not stick to their core values. What they tell you, they do the exact opposite. Family/team environment? No. - You are supposed to take a lunch but you won't. Also if you try to take a quick break your supervisor will often freak out. - The majority of lower roles (CSC/ Production) have mental breakdowns. Full on crying etc. The stress level and hours of work without overtime really destroys the workers.

1.0
May 30, 2016

Toxic environment induced by poor management

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

There are some really hard working people that have maintained solid work ethics. I have made friends here that will last far after my time with this company.

Cons

As some of the suspicious 4/5 star reviews may imply it is only "crummy" people that have been fired that write these reviews. Well, I'm not a crummy person and I left on my own good will. It's no coincidence the manner these rave reviews come in, just enough to keep the overall rating teetering at a cool 2.2, way to go BDA! If you ever wondered what high school would look like as an adult, this is your place and sadly it's promoted by some of the leaders of this company. Management is incompetent, favortism will be provided so long as you bow down and do whatever they want, regardless if it's right. Don't ask questions, in fact it's better to not even have a mind of your own, you will be labeled a problem child if so. The least motivated employees will be rewarded most while the hardest working ones get no recognition at all, unless they've "come up" with something to condemn you about you'll be sure to hear about that. Workload is out of control but if you're the teachers pet you are certain to be accommodated with a very comfy workload. CFO likes puppets, with a do as I say and don't ask questions attitude. Poor management has resulted in really good people leaving the company, I've seen entire departments leave. It has impacted suppliers, which are penalized for putting accounts on hold for nonpayment which in turn effects ability for sales and orders to be fufilled. Turnover throughout company is incredibly high. They will entice you with elaborate parties, feed you great food and alcohol too! On the surface it looks like a great place but there is a bleak and unethical side once you get in. People work ungodly hours and are expected to in order to get work done. Pay is mediocre and not worth the stress. There are a lot of reviews that note the same issues with this company and the complaints couldny ne more accurate. If you choose to ignore that and believe the periodic rave reviews posted then this might be the place for you.

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