A Firm Where ‘Playing the Game’ and Having a Face that Fits is Essential - Anonymous employee AMV BBDO Employee Review

My team were so up themselves and would regularly show off in front of one-another with conduct I considered petty and underhand. Behaviour I felt alluded to bullying and slander (traits that would ordinarily be escalated to a tribunal in many workplaces) appear to be rife and seen as the norm at AMV BBDO; these qualities were just a few of things I experienced from many during my brief stint at the London advertising firm. If your face doesn’t fit your cliquey colleagues will make sure you know you know about it. I have never felt so singled out and violated since being in school but thankfully it made me appreciate my current workplace. What I thought would be an exciting insight into the world of advertising and creative excellence turned out to be a sad and stark reminder that in this day and age diversity and inclusion isn’t something that is embedded into the ethos of every workplace. If you value your pride and like to treat all walks of life with fairness and respect please avoid working here.