Edelman reviews

3.4

62% would recommend to a friend

(3,509 total reviews)
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Richard W. Edelman

59% approve of CEO

43% positive business outlook

Edelman has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 3,509 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
3.0
Jul 8, 2025

Good

Recommend
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Pros

Teams are well-structured Opportunity to work with top-tier brands

Cons

Limited focus on employee development Compensation and annual increments are not competitive compared to industry standards.

1.0
Jul 7, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

- Competitive salary -Decent company benefits

Cons

- Very little support for creative talent. Onboarding was unclear, expectations weren’t well communicated, and design feedback was often inconsistent or contradictory depending on who you asked. -No meaningful neurodiversity awareness or inclusion. If you’re neurodiverse, or a junior who needs some coaching, be aware: the structure isn’t built for it. You’re expected to pick things up instantly — but penalised if you get something wrong. -Micromanagement paired with poor communication. Some managers review your work closely without giving constructive advice or enough time to apply it. Others give feedback that changes after approval, making it hard to meet expectations. - Small mistakes are exaggerated, while progress is overlooked. Despite improving, meeting deadlines, and applying feedback, probation became more about performance optics than development. -It felt like a decision had already been made. The final weeks suggested there may have been other internal reasons beyond my control. It didn’t feel like a place that invests in people long-term

5.0
Jul 5, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Interesting and diverse range of clients

Cons

Low pay relative to competitors

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