Edelman reviews

3.5

61% would recommend to a friend

(3,516 total reviews)
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Richard W. Edelman

60% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

Edelman has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 3,516 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Edelman employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.5 stars).

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4K reviews
4.0
Nov 13, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great benefits, competing pay compared to other agencies in the area.

Cons

Difficult hours and demanding clients.

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Edelman Response
6y
Thank you for your review and I'm happy you're pleased with your compensation and benefits. I agree that we work hard and I'm glad you feel well rewarded for it! Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director US HR
3.0
Oct 3, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Great place to get a good start in the industry

Cons

Career growth support is inconsistent; work life balance is non existent

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Edelman Response
6y
Thanks for your review. I'm sorry you're no longer here to see the increasing resources we're putting against career management and encouragement of work life balance. I agree with you that both of these things are very important. Thanks for taking time to share your feedback. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director, US HR
2.0
Sep 30, 2019

Fast Spiral Downward

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Good list of clients, benefits are pretty good

Cons

Poor compensation, Horrible work/life balance, staff burn out, disorganized leadership, no clear strategic direction

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Edelman Response
6y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I'm sorry you didn't feel you could find balance here. I know we have high expectations and work hard. We are definitely listening and actively making changes based on employee feedback, which we now collect every 3-4 months. Our new Livewell (wellness) campaign is a good example, including our recently announced "Dawn 'till Dusk" (no) email policy and Whil, our meditation and wellness ap. In terms of company strategy, yes it has evolved with our times and we continue to look for ways to ensure consistent sharing with all staff. We appreciate your review. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director, US HR
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