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      3.4

      61% would recommend to a friend

      (493 total reviews)
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      Richard W. Edelman

      60% approve of CEO

      41% positive business outlook

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      3.4

      Culture & values

      3.4

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.3

      Career opportunities

      3.1

      Work/Life balance

      3.1

      Compensation and benefits

      2.9

      Senior management

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      2.0
      Oct 23, 2018

      Good people, but that's it.

      Senior account executive
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      Pros

      Fun culture and smart, enthusiastic people.

      Cons

      - No work/life balance whatsoever. Expect long hours and weekends. - Shady clients. Don't work here if you want to make a positive difference in the world. - Demanding work environment. - High burnout rate. - Low pay.

      3.0
      Oct 16, 2018

      Take the good and take the bad

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Flat org. Can do what you need to without a ton of process or oversight.

      Cons

      Compensation. Lack of clarity on bonus and comp

      5.0
      Sep 11, 2018

      Best Global Firm

      Vice president
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      Pros

      - Edelman is objectively the best global communications firm thanks to its privately-held structure, positive culture and willingness to celebrate high-achievers. - The D.C. and NYC offices both possess great client bases, especially in the financial sector. - When it comes to Financial Communications, it helps that Richard Edelman supports the practice - Legit opportunities for advancement - Thoughtful managers when they have time to get to know you one-on-one - Fair compensation and willingness to give meaningful raises when promoted - Depending on the practice you're in, Edelman will invest in professional development (e.g. conferences and trips)

      Cons

      - Edelman is probably too big right now at nearly 6,000 people - Too much focus on revenue over margin - Lack of focus on the basics (e.g. media relations, etc.) - Often times, weak senior talent at the VP-Practice Chair level doesn't get discovered as incompetent until after departures - FinComms leadership can sometimes be aloof and FinServ leadership seems to almost always lack the right sector expertise - Financial practice pays 15%-25% less than boutique peers

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      Edelman Response
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      Thanks for your thoughtful feedback! It's clear you experienced some of the great qualities of Edelman that I also value - positive culture, meaningful rewards, impressive client rosters, thoughtful management and more. While business growth will continue to be a driver for us, I appreciate your take on how our size can create some challenges. We're always trying the strike the right balance of growth and remaining true to our roots. If you have any other feedback to share, I hope you'll reach out at maria.okeeffe@edelman.com. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director, US HR
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