Casual, everyone is very motivated and driven, lively environment, strong executive team, lots of transparency
Cons
Some managers are very power hungry, pay is not as good unless you get to the SVP level (especially living in a high-priced city)
Edelman Response
5y
Thank you for your comments. I agree that part of what works well is the lively and causal vibe shared by driven colleagues. I also love seeing you call out strong leadership and transparency. I also see your "Cons" and appreciate the feedback. Maria O'Keeffe, US Chief Talent Officer
I worked with some of the brightest and best people in the business. Most of them are no longer with the company.
Some good clients, and nice office space.
Cons
Very limited opportunities for growth. During my time they reduced promotions to only once a year, and made many excuses for promoting as few people as possible (despite becoming the first "$1B" agency at that time). Morale was extremely low. People were forced to come into an office with nobody they actually worked with. Common to be passed from manager to manager. At one point I had 6+ managers within a 10-month span.