Edelman reviews

The overwhelming majority of people are awful; ready to throw anyone under the bus and ready to publicly humiliate people. My experience felt like a real-life "Hunger Games". There are too many "lifers" that are stuck in the antiquated world of "PR" and push back against creative strategy; they don't know the value of creative strategy so they budget 5 hours on projects that need 20+ hours. While Edelman still carries high name recognition, it's lost a lot of respect from marketers for having a "holier-than-thou" attitude and projecting the image that nobody (including clients) knows a clients' business and brand as well as Edelman does.

Having to learn through constant negative feedback was a significant challenge in itself. What's more alarming is the complete absence of any team culture here. The workplace dynamics resemble those of high school mean girls, creating a toxic environment where collaboration is nearly impossible. Asking questions is discouraged, leaving you to fend for yourself without support. My experience at Edelman took a severe toll on my mental health, yet HR showed little to no concern. Despite my efforts to navigate these challenges, I found myself isolated and unsupported. They do not care about junior employees here, as evidenced by the lack of mentorship, guidance, and acknowledgment of our contributions. Given my ordeal, I cannot in good conscience recommend this job to anyone seeking a healthy and supportive work environment.