Edelman reviews

3.4

62% would recommend to a friend

(3,502 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 3,502 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
1.0
Apr 28, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Sometimes interesting speakers attend the office (if you ever have the time). Some smart people within the business that you can learn from.

Cons

Culture of burn out, promotions on pause, very showy / cliquey culture, highly stressed staff, unrealistic expectations, low salaries. Sterile, corporate environment that places productivity and profit not only above but at the expense of its people. Unless you enjoy being a showman - avoid at all costs! Otherwise you will count down every minute until it’s socially acceptable to hand in your notice and if you’re like me - it’s you’ll be put off agencies forever.

3.0
Apr 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

People are really kind, good culture, you can move up in title faster than at most ad agencies. Some late hours but I think there's better work life balance than most places.

Cons

None of the creatives I know are making very much work here, and the work they are making isn't great. It varies per team, but on a lot of the teams, creative leadership (like ECD level) just makes you execute their ideas. If you're cool with being a worker bee and don't care about making your own ideas, its a good gig. The pay is absolutely abysmal.

1.0
Apr 16, 2026

No job stability

Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Helpful team, learning opportunities, nice office culture

Cons

No stability of job you will feel unsecured

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