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      3.5

      61% would recommend to a friend

      (3,517 total reviews)
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      Richard W. Edelman

      60% approve of CEO

      41% positive business outlook

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      Edelman has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 3,517 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
      5.0
      Dec 2, 2016

      Assistant Account Executive

      Assistant account executive
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      Pros

      the culture (ice cream Fridays, Lunch & Learns), big-name clients, exciting campaign work and opportunities to move around

      Cons

      the pay is low for junior staff, while there is somewhat of a "work-life-balance", don't expect to work 9-to-5 as a junior staff.

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      Edelman Response
      9y
      Thank you for your review. We are thrilled to hear you are enjoying the culture in the Chicago office - it's a great place. And, you're right, it's not a 9-5 job, however I hope that you are still able to find personal balance. If that's not the case, please feel free to discuss with your manager or local HR team. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director; Human Resources
      4.0
      Nov 17, 2016

      Typical of agency, but in good company

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      1. You are surrounded by brilliant, experienced, connected people. The exposure you get to your employees and top tier clients is unrivaled. 2. If you have a good boss, you have a lot of clarity into the promotion process.

      Cons

      1. It's agency, so it's high pressure and competitive. 2. It can be hard to get promoted.

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      Edelman Response
      9y
      Thanks for your review. It's always wonderful to hear when an employee is really enjoying his/her colleagues, work and manager. I would encourage you to have on going conversations with your manager about promotion timelines and goals; your manager can provide you with the tools to get there. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director; Human Resources
      4.0
      Oct 27, 2016

      Senior Account Executive 1

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Privately-owned Smart people Great culture Global footprint

      Cons

      Cross-practices don't communicate as often In-team fighting for budget Lack of creative process or breadth of tech resources It's really all about the account you're on and who is your manager

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      Edelman Response
      9y
      Thanks for your review. It's concerning that you've observed the quality of an Edelman experience to vary across managers and accounts. We strive to ensure consistency and that our employees have fulfilling opportunities and good managers, especially as we are becoming a more integrated agency where there is ample cross-team collaboration. I would encourage you to discuss your concerns about this with your manager or local HR person, so that they can help find solutions. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director; Human Resources
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