Pros
Edelman can be a great place to expand your horizons, serve a diverse and impressive mix of clients, and meet some cool people.
Cons
Unfortunately, there are many many cons. When I first joined Edelman, I heard there were some semi-consistent layoffs, but I didn't totally understand how prevalent and divisive they were. I would advise any colleague, friend, or stranger to stay away at all costs. -It is a highly political environment, all of which are internal politics. -There are pockets of senior leadership and client leads who are awful. In efforts to get support from other senior leaders, I was shamed and told to work on myself/that I was the problem. -Those who play the politics best will get promoted, not those who do great work. -They will lay you off at the drop of a hat, blaming employees for their improper business practices and poor financial management. -The layoff process is so incredibly unprofessional. While I expect it to be a rehearsed script, I was floored by how unprepared the senior leader was on my call, frequently stuttering and using slang. It's my job and livelihood, please practice before.
