Edelman reviews

Where do I begin? -Complete lack of communication from leadership on major personnel changes, even to SVP+. -Constant shift in strategy. Edelman loves to roll out shiny new distractions (Content Lab, Gen Z Lab, Over 50s, Ruth, etc.), all rolled out to great fanfare but then disappear under mysterious circumstances. It feels desperate. -Their "Trust" brand is eroding, because they do not practice what they preach. How many times has Richard spoken to the need for "transparency" in business to CEOs, yet he continues to keep many senior leaders in the dark on major business decisions. -They're in bed with some of the most evil people and corps in the world: The Saudi government, Nikkie Haley, Shell. But you should trust them, because they're all about trust, ha! -The pay is horrendous for the work you do. One of the lowest paying agencies in the business, if not the lowest. -Long-term and continued employment for toxic leaders because they're still bringing in the money.

Up until COVID, Edelman was a place I would recommend to anyone. They valued their employees, offered incredible benefits, listened to people's wishes and complaints, and offered a wide runway to grow your career with a ton of support. Since then, the values and morals of the company have drastically declined year over year. Their completely antiquated review process makes it so that you have to fight tooth and nail for an entire year to get your name thrown in the ring for a promotion. The decision is ultimately up to leadership so far above the candidate, they don't even know them by name. If you're lucky enough to get a promotion, expect to be disappointed. Salaries and bonuses are FAR below the average for NY across all levels. I have a colleague who was at Edelman for 8 years, when she put in her two weeks, they didn't even both with an exit interview to gather feedback from her tenured time there. Leadership has lost it's voice and any direction.