Great people, unorganized system - Anonymous Employee AbelsonTaylor Employee Review

2.0
Jan 31, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The people are the best part about this place. Genuinely some of the most fun, hardworking, kind, creative people in the industry.

Cons

- Work/life balance is nearly nonexistent, yet layoffs continue. How are some of us working 12 hour days and some people are entirely unbillable and we are in the same department? - There are little to no boundaries with managers and expectations of working/responding on late nights - No room for job growth - The most unorganized agency I have ever worked for. There is no standard project management or creative handoff process, and the tools they do use are outdated and take more time to manage than the work itself should really entail - 3 days in office with little leniency on work from home days. A lot of us have 1-2 hour commutes and are still expected in 3 days a week if you are within ~50 miles of the office downtown

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AbelsonTaylor Response
1y
We’re glad to hear you value the incredible talent and camaraderie of our team. We also hear that you have concerns, which we want to address directly. Career Growth and Development: Our new Career Ladders program helps employees define their next steps, and our award-winning onboarding program helps set employees up for success. If you're uncertain about your growth path, we have an open-door policy, and your department lead is always available to discuss it with you. Process and Transparency: We’ve made Project Management a core pillar to improve workflows and efficiency. Additionally, our Q and A sessions and town halls keep employees informed on company updates and business wins. Work/Life Balance & Boundaries: We take balance seriously and encourage employees to set clear boundaries. If late nights are a concern, please reach out—we address these issues immediately. Hybrid Work and Flexibility: Our hybrid model allows two WFH days weekly, floating remote days, and Flexible Time Off. We returned to three days in-office to foster collaboration but remain open to feedback. We value your input and are committed to making our agency the best place to grow and thrive. Let’s keep the conversation going.

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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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