Edelman reviews

- Turbulent few years which meant layoffs and constant fear of more. In my three years there I was consistently a top performer and not once received a bonus. Layoffs were also not managed well, despite clear feedback from employees the first time around - Senior leadership was not very good at communicating and leaders at the practice level did not have any real decision-making power, which also meant attempts at keeping top talent were futile - Some teams/leaders can be very toxic. Colleague experience across the firm varies greatly based on practice group/geo

Company has been trying to find its footing for the last few years and has had lots of leadership changes, both nationally and regionally. This has led to feelings of instability and inconsistency of culture, values, and especially strategy. The industry at large has seen some contraction and Edelman is no exception, so promotions, raises and bonuses have stagnated, causing frustration among employees who feel they're falling behind against the rising cost of living.