Be very cautious of the Dallas office - Anonymous employee Edelman Employee Review

1.0
Nov 6, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Big name agency with terrific reputation within the big cities - NYC and Chicago - Big name brand clients, which is nice for resume - Good benefits from corporate HQ - Access to professionals and experts in other offices and regions

Cons

- Lack of true leadership and inspiration; primary mode of management is intimidation - Open insults of team members at all levels by top management - Lip service of work/life balance; to be successful you must choose to work round the clock

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Edelman Response
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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. It's a priority for Edelman leaders to create a positive environment where our employees can thrive, and where the sometimes long hours spent delivering results for our clients are balanced by support for our employees' personal ambitions. I'm disappointed to hear that you didn't experience that in Dallas, as I know the team there has made efforts to build a culture that's integrated and fun. We strive to grow from feedback and would welcome the chance to learn more about how you think we can do better. Please feel free to contact me directly at maria.okeeffe@edelman.com.

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