senior management - Anonymous employee Edelman Employee Review

2.0
Apr 20, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

brand recognization for edelman and still attracks top clients

Cons

dysfunctional culture, the company doesn't know who they want to be - success isn't about skill - incredibly political and lack of transparency

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Edelman Response
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Thanks for taking the time to write a review. A positive, engaging culture, transparent communications and successful change management as we evolve to Communications Marketing are priorities for us right now, so I hope your feedback will be the exception and not the rule moving forward. Thank you. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director, U.S. HR

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