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
Sep 8, 2023

You Win Some, You Lose A Lot

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Some of the people. I've worked with and for some of the nicest, most hardworking people there are during my time here and would not hesitate to work with them again. I also did like that HR puts in some effort for company events (summer picnic, olympics, halloween) and appreciate that they kept participation voluntary.

Cons

1. A lot of micromanaging happening in the workplace. They're very into being in-office and having calls vs emails, but the very same people communicate different information on the phone vs emails so anything they say on the phone they can twist to land you in trouble (not because they don't like you– it's just that didn't communicate their request to you properly because how dare you not read between the lines. What's the point of being in the office when you're in a cubicle having zoom calls all morning / hearing other people's calls while you're trying to work– the company is international so it's almost impossible to have an in-person meeting unless your contact is in the same building and you've arranged it in advance). 2. Not a fan of how clique-y everything is, and how everyone just expects you to be a "tigger"– an upbeat, eager shell of a person no matter how much you're working on. Being a downer because you're having a hard time with something? You're an Eeyore and "no one wants to be an eeyore." Just shows a lack of empathy. 3. Prepare for 8-paragraphs-at-6-am Monday morning emails, 8 pm emails on Friday night and the (more than) occasional call on your PTO because "Jay wanted it yesterday" despite your emails from earlier in the week reminding your contacts of your PTO (and the large text in red listing your upcoming PTOs) go unnoticed. Don't answer it? They'll go through your boss-friend who'll reprimand you for it one way or another. But the same boss-friend will tell you that they have your back and you don't have to work through your PTOs. Tell that to the sales coordinators who tell me I'm "brave" for not bringing my laptop while I'm backpacking. 4. There's a lot of turnover especially for lower positions because they don't bother doing proper training with some of the sales people, then throwing them under the bus when they try to work around it. There's some people that shine under pressure, but I hope they realize that too much pressure leads to burn out. 5. On a smaller note, the old building smells like mold and they say it's just 'stale air' but I always felt a bit sick after being in the office for too long.

1.0
Aug 25, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

The office internet plays hide and seek more often than a toddler with a sweet tooth. With their daily 'Internet Roulette,' you'll be on the edge of your seat, wondering if you'll get to check your email or have a staring contest with the spinning loading icon. You'll have so many breaks, you'll forget what you were supposed to be working on in the first place!

Cons

It's clear that the upper echelons of this company were chosen based on their ability to make the worst decisions possible. It's as if they hold regular meetings to brainstorm ways to baffle employees with their sheer lack of direction. Rumor has it leadership is planning to introduce "Cluelessness" as a core Tigger value. If I had a penny for every time I received an announcement that left me questioning the fabric of reality, I'd be a millionaire. It's like they've created a secret language where "yes" means "maybe," "maybe" means "no," and "no" means you should probably start updating your resume. They'll pay you just enough to keep you from turning to a life of crime, but not enough to keep you from considering coupon-clipping as a viable career option. Let's not forget the office environment, a true masterpiece of discomfort. From the moment you step in, it's as if you've been transported to a parallel dimension where style went extinct and fluorescent lighting decided to wage war on your retinas. The desks – oh, the desks – they've clearly been salvaged from a graveyard of office equipment, each with its own unique battle scars. Imagine working inside a filing cabinet, where each conversation echoes like a symphony of missed opportunities. If you're in search of a company where the conference room doubles as a bar, and company meetings sound like karaoke night at the local pub, BDA is the answer to all your prayers. Everyday is like stepping into a perpetual "Thirsty Thursday" with a side of office politics.

5.0
Aug 21, 2023
Recommend
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Pros

A lot of growth potential and positives people. It’s a hybrid role.

Cons

Can be hectic at times and will have to spend a lot of hours to get things done. Expect to work overtime

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