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2.9

43% would recommend to a friend

(788 total reviews)
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Jordan Zimmerman

36% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Zimmerman Advertising has an employee rating of 2.9 out of 5 stars, based on 788 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Zimmerman Advertising employee rating is 22% below average for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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788 reviews
1.0
May 13, 2015

Toxic Culture

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Pros

South Floridian weather, especially during the "winter" season. New office building. The work produced at Zimmerman makes the rest of the agencies look better.

Cons

Toxic culture, where money is The God. The main "motivator" to work is the fear of being fired. The only reason to work is the money. Virtually impossible to produce any creative work.

1.0
Feb 22, 2024
Recommend
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Pros

Nice people, free food, located in Florida.

Cons

In an age where workplaces strive for inclusivity, respect, and equitable treatment, Zimmerman Advertising serves as a stark cautionary tale. Illustrating the pitfalls of prioritizing profit above all else within an agency, employees are not regarded as valued team members but rather as expendable assets. Behind the façade of corporate-approved smiles lies a suffocating atmosphere of fear and oppression. Jordan, the founder, rules with an iron fist, leaving a trail of misogyny and malevolence that has scarred every assistant who has been duped into the position. DON'T BE FOOLED. Jordan's management style is marked by verbal abuse, hurling insults and belittling remarks that poison any sense of camaraderie or morale. His ego permeates the air, overshadowing any semblance of teamwork. His demands yield unwavering devotion with the expense of sacrificing employees' time, sanity, and dignity. In the corporate annals, Jordan will not be remembered as a visionary leader but as a cautionary tale—a warning of the perils of unchecked power. Working under him means enduring constant turmoil, with one's worth measured not by talent or contributions but by endurance of his tyranny. It is a soul-crushing experience, masquerading as professional growth.

1.0
Jul 31, 2023

Sad to see this in 2023

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Pros

Some cool colleagues Regular paycheck Free coffee

Cons

1. Zero flexibility. 2. Leadership tries to lead with fear (of losing job) - archaic toxic culture. Z needs a younger leader that doesn't still believe the only way to success is being the first one into the office and the last one out (LOL) Only people over 60 think that way. 3. Toxic work culture - people kept in fear for their jobs to keep them under control 4. Your life does not in any way matter. Please know that you are 100% seen as a slave and will be treated as such. 5. Zero work-life balance. 6. The founder likes to remind employees they'll never be a millionaire if they're the first to leave. Anyone in their right mind knows you don't become a millionaire working for someone else; especially someone who forces all employees to be onsite 9 hours a day without exception. SThe sameapplies to single parents. 7. Working from home is not allowed in any capacity. However, most of your team will be remote from other cities and all of your meetings will be online, so... If you have a medical first thing in the morning or late in the afternoon, please know that you will not be paid as you'll be forced to take a half day.

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