Pros
I don't like to leave reviews, especially anonymous ones, but I was inspired by the pair of clearly fake reviews that showed up here last week. It took a whopping five minutes of Internet sluething to identify the source. (Spoiler alert: It wasn't anyone who has ever worked for Workshop.)
Anyway, here's what's great about working here:
Lots of autonomy. You will not be micromanged. You own the strategy and execution for your clients, period. The company puts a lot of faith in hiring the right people and setting them free to do their best work.
Company transparency. There are no secrets here. We celebrate the things we get right; we admit the things we screw up. This is true from the analyst level all the way up to the cofounders. If you have an issue, you can bring it up with your manager or schedule a meeting with the company cofounders. You will be listened to.
Really, really good people. For many of us, the best part of working at Workshop is that we enjoy the people we work with. This means we often hang out outside of work, but, more importantly, it creates a safe, collaborative office environment. Your coworkers will help you solve a stressful client issue and take you downstairs for a beer afterward.
Note: If you're thinking of applying for a job here and don't want to parse the real from the fake on Glassdoor, just contact a past or present employee via email, LinkedIn, or Twitter. (I'm pretty sure everyone at our company will know who left this review anyway, so if you want to contact me, you can roll the dice by guessing which member of the Content Marketing team left this one.)
Cons
It's a growing company. This means we're often creating processes and policies for the first time. We don't always get it right. If you prefer a more stable, structured environment, you should probably look for a bigger company.
Being part of a small company also means that career paths aren't quite as linear as they might be at a larger organization. This could require some patience as we continue to grow, or it could mean you need to create a new role for yourself (as several employees have).
These challenges aren't unique to Workshop, but they're something to keep in mind.
