Is Edelman a good company to work for?

Edelman has an overall rating of 3.4 out of 5, based on over 4,509 reviews left anonymously by employees. This rating has decreased by 1% over the last 12 months. 61% of employees would recommend working at Edelman to a friend and 41% have a positive outlook for the business. The best reviews about Edelman have been left by employees working as Executive Vice President , Administrative Assistant and EVP .

Does Edelman pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Edelman employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.1 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Edelman. This rating has improved by 2% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Edelman?

61% of Edelman employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Edelman 3.1 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.4 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Edelman?

Account Executive (377) , Senior Account Executive (228) , Intern (199) , Assistant Account Executive (195) , Vice President (147) , Account Supervisor (142) , Account Manager (109) , Senior Account Supervisor (103) , Senior Vice President (92) , Account Director (49) , Director (42) , Internship (41) , Senior Account Manager (35) , Manager (34) , EVP (30)

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

"It's a fun program with a ton of interns (at least in NYC) and you'll meet some great people." ((in 466 reviews)); "People and the overall culture is great!" ((in 233 reviews)); "Amazing and smart colleagues with whom I get to work with and learn from every day; high" ((in 162 reviews)); "Good benefits for medical and 401k." ((in 141 reviews)); "Great team to work with and learn from" ((in 108 reviews))

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

"No work/life balance; really bureaucratic (finance mindset)" ((in 192 reviews)); "always think there is an underlying problem; no women in higher management; low pay" ((in 172 reviews)); "Long hours; there's an expectation that you can't leave until 6pm in most locations" ((in 156 reviews)); "Low salary and rather questionable decision" ((in 147 reviews)); "Particularly bad experience with a senior manager and leadership at the time that led to decision to leave" ((in 96 reviews))

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What are the top reviewed Edelman locations?

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Edelman reviews

3.4

61% would recommend to a friend

(3,516 total reviews)

Richard W. Edelman

60% approve of CEO

41% positive business outlook

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Edelman has an employee rating of 3.4 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

Oct 3, 2013

Great reputation, but few long-term employees"

Senior account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Awesome place to start your career and get agency experience from a company that is top-notch. Edelman has the power, the client names and a great CEO. Given that we are private it isn't based on "billability." Better training - Company recently announced Edelman Learning Institute, which shows the company cares about providing professional development for its' employees. Great reputation, when looking at Glassdoor many of the other power players in the large PR agency don't have the same

Cons

Edelman Digital - They receive benefits and perks PR doesn't, like annual retreats and their system for promotions isn't matched to the PR side of things, yet the titles are the same. Transfers - Edelman makes it seem very easy for employees to transfer, but they still have to interview the job and it can take months. Also you cannot use it as promotion opportunity, must transfer at your level. For international transfers, you must be an Account Supervisor. Wish it was more transparent. Politics - Promotions aren't always based on merit, if you associate with the right people you will be promoted faster, even when not deserved.

5.0

Oct 3, 2013

Edelman has a high energy that keeps you engaged and excited about coming to work.

Executive assistant

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Snack Cart, Walking Wednesday with the President, Company Town Hall Meetings, community involvement with non-for-profits, Habitat for Humanity, Chicago Food Depository, Volunteering

Cons

Career pathing is left up to the employee.

4.0

Aug 15, 2013

Work

Senior account executive

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

I firmly believe there is no better place to grow your PR career than at Edelman. Having worked my way up from the intern level, I have received a wealth of opportunities, from client engagement to management opportunities to material development and strategic thinking, that I just don't think I would have had elsewhere. Talent and potential is both noticed and rewarded, and age does not factor into your success. Working hard doesn't just earn the respect of your co-workers, it can also translate into tangible, meaningful opportunities and benefits, including promotions and salary increases that could not be matched by any other agency in the city given my age or years of experience. Our office culture is also highly valued, and I appreciate the generous vacation time, flexible working hours in instances of appointments/emergencies and the constant encouragement to be ourselves and bring our best selves to the table.

Cons

More attention is paid to the thoughts of mid-level and senior leadership than to junior staff, which can sometimes make it seem like your word doesn't have as big of an impact. Work/life balance is harder to maintain as you increase seniority, particularly at the mid-level and lower-leadership spectrums. Additionally, there can be a lot of pressure to exceed expectations with clients, even those that are challenging or arguably refusing accurate, well-thought counsel. Especially in these instances where a collaborative relationship with a client is strained, team morale can suffer, and leadership can be slow to recognize the need for internal team change.

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