Does Directive pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Directive employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Directive. This rating has improved by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Directive?

33% of Directive employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Directive 2.5 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.5 for culture and values and 2.8 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Directive?

Account Manager (9) , Paid Media Strategist (8) , SEO Specialist (7) , Senior Paid Media Strategist (7) , Specialist (4) , Strategist (4) , Associate Director (3) , Sales Development Representative (SDR) (3) , Senior Account Strategist (3) , Anonymous (2) , Anonymous Employee (2) , Client Services (2) , Consultant (2) , Digital Designer (2) , Director (2)

What are the pros of working at Directive according to real employee reviews?

"Worked with really talented people (all of whom left within the a year of working at Directive)." ((in 19 reviews)); "Very smart team members." ((in 15 reviews)); "good benefits" ((in 15 reviews)); "Good pay" ((in 10 reviews)); "growth opportunities" ((in 8 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Directive according to real employee reviews?

"If the CEO was able to work you 24/7, he would." ((in 14 reviews)); "based culture is toxic." ((in 11 reviews)); "This behavior explains why Directive has frequent layoffs and hiring pushes, often simultaneously." ((in 7 reviews)); "Conservative leadership." ((in 7 reviews)); "He also announced that if you take 3 weeks every year it will and I QUOTE "it will look bad on you". 3 weeks of mental/physical vacay A YEAR will look bad on you, but you were just offering unlimited PTO?! Well, if that doesn't just say everything about management... but wait!" ((in 6 reviews))

What are employees saying about Directive layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about Directive layoffs and their outlook for job security at Directive in 2026.

What are the top reviewed Directive locations?

Irvine , Austin , San Diego , Costa Mesa , Dallas , Minneapolis , Los Angeles , Orange

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Directive reviews

2.8

33% would recommend to a friend

(61 total reviews)

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

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Reviews by job title

61 reviews

Reviews about "Culture"

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5.0

Nov 9, 2018

The Best Place I've Ever Worked At

Anonymous employee

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CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Directive is so focused on its people that the company culture is amazing. There are always opportunities to grow, we all support each other, our directors truly care about their teams, and everyone is passionate about doing the best work possible for their clients. And the cold brew and kombucha on tap isn't bad either. ;)

Cons

I honestly love working here and don't have any cons.

5.0

Sep 20, 2018

Very happy here!

Director

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Directive is easily one of the best companies I have worked for, they embody a culture and work ethic that I truly value and respect. The people here are not only fun, welcoming, helpful, and team oriented- but are also extremely bright individuals who understand both independent and team/company success. I have never experienced a company with so much transparency, and collaboration. It's also a fun, vibrant work environment where there is a great understanding of work life balance.

Cons

There really aren’t that many cons that I can come up with. We are constantly evaluating ourselves (i.e. management and operations) and looking for ways to improve. Must be a self-starter, which might be a struggle for some individuals.

5.0

Aug 20, 2018

Solid company with an atmosphere to accelerate growth of the individual and team alike

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Great compensation. Dedicated and intelligent fellow employees pushing themselves each day. Ongoing education and training to foster the development of knowledge/skill sets. Fun atmosphere (cold brew and pool table are staples of my day). Room to advance within the company if you have grit and a strong work ethic. Overall, it's a great place to work!

Cons

Sometimes the cold brew runs out for a day...those days are tough.

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