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      3.4

      62% would recommend to a friend

      (3,502 total reviews)
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      Richard W. Edelman

      59% approve of CEO

      43% positive business outlook

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      3.4

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      3.4

      Career opportunities

      3.1

      Work/Life balance

      3.1

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      2.9

      Senior management

      Edelman has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 3,502 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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      2.0
      Mar 27, 2017

      mixed bag

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      Pros

      probably still a good place to start out in traditional PR (provided you have multiple internships already behind you). consumer practice doing well, getting some more marketing assignments, vs. just straight PR.

      Cons

      gotta agree with prior post about lack of trust--this for a company known for its Trust Barometer study. when the numbers looked bad, good people were told to pack up. lack of training, lack of solid new business leadership.

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      Edelman Response
      9y
      I'm glad to hear you've observed a broader range of assignments outside traditional PR as we continue to evolve and grow our business. It's definitely an exciting time to be a part of the team! However, I was disappointed to read your comments about trust, which continues to be a critical part of our DNA, related to both the Trust Barometer and our internal environment and culture. I'd like to understand more about your observation if you're open to reaching out to me directly at maria.okeeffe@edelman.com. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director, US HR
      1.0
      Nov 6, 2016

      Be very cautious of the Dallas office

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      Pros

      - Big name agency with terrific reputation within the big cities - NYC and Chicago - Big name brand clients, which is nice for resume - Good benefits from corporate HQ - Access to professionals and experts in other offices and regions

      Cons

      - Lack of true leadership and inspiration; primary mode of management is intimidation - Open insults of team members at all levels by top management - Lip service of work/life balance; to be successful you must choose to work round the clock

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      Edelman Response
      9y
      Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's a priority for Edelman leaders to create a positive environment where our employees can thrive, and where the sometimes long hours spent delivering results for our clients are balanced by support for our employees' personal ambitions. I'm disappointed to hear that you didn't experience that in Dallas, as I know the team there has made efforts to build a culture that's integrated and fun. We strive to grow from feedback and would welcome the chance to learn more about how you think we can do better. Please feel free to contact me directly at maria.okeeffe@edelman.com.
      2.0
      Apr 12, 2016

      Very disappointing experience

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      Pros

      The relatively new office for Edelman Seattle (November 2014) offers spectacular views of the city while you regularly work 60+ hour weeks. The location of the office is conveniently downtown near numerous modes of public transport. There are smart, talented people, but that depends solely on your team. Edelman does have a great internal education program and health benefits.

      Cons

      The pay must increase to keep up with the increasing cost of living in the City of Seattle, particularly for junior staff. It is disappointing how many hours people would work for little compensation. At the very least offer a bus pass discount, as a majority of Seattle employees commute to work by bus. The work culture is uptight and stuffy to the point where I consistently felt like I was walking on eggshells. Teams, particularly on technology accounts, were cliquey and I was subjected to unprofessional behavior because of my junior position. Favoritism was rampant, particularly among mid and senior-level staff. Teams were weirdly staffed and senior management paid attention to only the larger, more prestigious accounts. Simply put, working here will drain you both mentally and physically.

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