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Beware - Anonymous employee AbelsonTaylor Employee Review

1.0
Feb 10, 2021
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Like any agency, there is a handful of people whose compassion and initiative help keep your head above water. These people, who are leaving day by day as they go unnoticed by upper management, are the fleeting soul of this company. Innovative thinkers, genuine team players, and creative minds still exist, but they are an endangered breed as they are often silenced by those at the top...if they haven't left on their own accord already. There's a hiring surge for a reason, it seems like no one who's been at the company since the late 90s lasts or gets promoted.

Cons

In addition to the usual disadvantages you see at every agency (long hours, tight deadlines, etc), AbelsonTaylor is unique in that it uses fear management and outdated leadership styles (obsessed with your title, much?) to generate recycled and borderline overused creative ideas and thinking. Clients and potential employees beware, creativity is stifled by a toxic agency culture that prioritizes meeting self-imposed impossible deadlines over creative innovation. New employees: you will feel undervalued, someone else may take credit for your work, you will likely be berated in front of your peers, and you may wonder if it's like this everywhere (it's not). Clients: you may see recycled work, agency capabilities may be grossly inflated (to the point where they are borderline lying). If they are the cheapest agency, they are for a reason (you get what you don't pay for), and if they're not the cheapest option, why are you still here?

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AbelsonTaylor Response
5y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. I am disheartened to hear it, as we have been working hard to create a culture that empowers employees to do their very best work and reward them for it. Over the past year, we have launched a structured professional development program and also promoted nearly 50 employees. We’re proud of our creative work. In 2020, we were finalists in 29 different categories across seven major award programs, and eight of our programs were awarded medals. We’re pushing ourselves to go even further and are simplifying our processes to more fully unleash our employees’ creativity. I would welcome the chance to speak 1x1 about your concerns and thoughts on what we can be doing better or differently. I hope you feel comfortable doing so. Please email me at beth.carik@abelsontaylor.com so we can set up a time to talk. Thank you again for your thoughts. - Beth Carik, VP HR

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My experience at this company was deeply disappointing due to a toxic workplace culture. I faced bullying from colleagues, and instead of fostering teamwork and collaboration, the environment was driven by unhealthy competition. HR was consistently irresponsible and failed to address serious concerns. The hiring process seemed focused solely on academic background and work experience, with little regard for character or professionalism. Unfortunately, this created a management team and workforce that often reinforced the same negative behaviors. Overall, the culture felt superficial and hostile rather than supportive or inclusive.

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AbelsonTaylor Response
2mo
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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