"It's a great place to work" - at least that's what management keeps telling the employees - Anonymous employee AbelsonTaylor Employee Review

3.0
Aug 20, 2011
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Above average benefits and free snacks 7 hour work day and plenty of time off Great location in the loop and pretty cool office space Good variety of work and a stable business

Cons

When the #1 thing people talk about is good benefits and free snacks, run the other way. The 7 hour work day exists on paper only - there's no such thing as work/life balance. Career advancement? Guaranteed... if you're in traffic. Elsewhere in the agency... your odds are better at the casino. Experiencing highest turnover rate they've had in years - not a good sign of a company "doing well". Morale is at an all-time low... and no one really seems to care.

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AbelsonTaylor Response
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Thank you for sharing your perspective. We take feedback about workplace culture seriously, which is why this review is concerning and does not reflect the environment we strive to create every day. At our agency, we are deeply committed to fostering a collaborative, respectful, and supportive culture. We also want to clarify that we do not have an HR department; our People Experience (PX) team is specifically dedicated to employee support, engagement, and wellbeing. Any reports of bullying, harassment, or inappropriate conduct would be addressed immediately and thoroughly, and to date we have not received concerns matching the circumstances described here. While we cannot verify the experience outlined in this review, we continuously evaluate how we can improve the employee experience and maintain a respectful workplace for everyone. We encourage any current employee with concerns to speak directly with our PX team or leadership so issues can be addressed constructively and confidentially.
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