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      Directive

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      Directive reviews

      2.8

      33% would recommend to a friend

      (151 total reviews)
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      Garrett Mehrguth

      36% approve of CEO

      30% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.6

      Compensation and benefits

      2.8

      Diversity & inclusion

      2.8

      Career opportunities

      2.6

      Senior management

      2.5

      Culture & values

      2.5

      Work/Life balance

      Directive has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 151 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Directive employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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      151 reviews
      1.0
      Jun 9, 2022

      Run

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Fair pay and inclusive benefits

      Cons

      Layoffs/firings - a ton of people are on PIPs and that is the default for correction CEO uses F-Bombs in company wide meetings and practices fear based management (he recently called the company "haters" in a meeting) and the internal response is, "that's just him" Project phase - clients hate it and team hates it and it's expensive - just get to work, it's not a true value prop It's a boys club - about 5 men make all decisions and are super out of touch (this was what the hater's comment was referencing, like come join the club or something)

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      Directive Response
      4y
      Hello, It's never easy to read a review like this, but I'm truly thankful that you took the time to share your experience and perspective with us. I hope that you find success, and a company and marketing product with which you feel a better personal alignment. - Mel Dale, Head of People Operations
      2.0
      Mar 28, 2025

      Mean, unrealistic culture that comes from top down

      Senior strategist
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      - Some of the people working here are the nicest, most competent people I have ever met in my professional life. - Some clients are really awesome.

      Cons

      Unfortunately, most people who work at Directive are miserable and it's not just because they're grossly overworked, though they are. Everyone is afraid. Afraid of messing up and getting yelled at or berated. Afraid of losing their job for speaking out or making any kind of mistake. This is a fear that comes from the very top. Even if a manager is a good, nice person who does their best to shield their team, they are humans, and the pressure is going to come out eventually in some way or another. Incredibly toxic workplace which is sad because it has potential.

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