Edelman reviews

3.4

62% would recommend to a friend

(3,512 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 3,512 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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4.0
Sep 4, 2017

Account Executive

Anonymous employee
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Pros

-New leadership in the office has has had an impact, as it has become a much more stable, supportive and positive environment. Definitely making an effort to employees and trying out new things for office morale. -Provides opportunities and options to explore different realms - whether its creative, paid, digital or planning. -Opportunities to work on a high-profile accounts. -Compensation is catching up with the rest of the industry. -If you're willing to put in the time and the work, you will be rewarded and provided more responsibility.

Cons

-As with any agency, client demands can be challenging and lead to long work hours and unrealistic asks.

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Edelman Response
8y
It's so great to hear you've experienced improvement in culture and morale in Portland. It's a great office filled with wicked smart people and I'm happy we've been able to successfully listen and improve over time. I'll make sure we continue to do so. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director, US HR
4.0
Jul 31, 2017

Good not great

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Amazing resources that are always available to you. Pride in working for a company that is a leader in the industry. The variety and types of clients Edelman has can't be beat.

Cons

It's extremely difficult to move to other teams and offices even if your interest and strengths lie elsewhere

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Edelman Response
8y
Thanks for your review! It's so nice to hear from employees who are as proud of working at Edelman as I am. I hope you'll work with your local HR team if you're not currently in a position that suits your interests and strengths. We love to make these types of transitions happen when they work for both the employee and business. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director, US HR
4.0
Jun 28, 2017

Independence is key diffentiator

Anonymous employee
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Pros

independent/family ownership, smart people, thought leadership in comms space, solid training/continuing education, top talent & clients in Global Client Relationship Management program

Cons

workplace politics (which exist everywhere), big/over investment in creative which has put more pressure on core PR folks and in some cases devalued them, while you will find marquis client connections in work in offices outside Chicago and NY, in US, for going after global opportunities and big clients, those would be offices to target in US

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Edelman Response
8y
Thanks for your time in writing a review. I'm happy to hear you experienced so much good in your time at Edelman. I, too, so value our independence, smart colleagues and the impressive thought leadership and client base you can find almost anywhere at Edelman. While I'm confident our resources and investments are leading us in the right direction for the firm, your feedback about creative and marquis clients are noted and I appreciate hearing from you. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director, US HR
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