Challenging Workplace With Uncertain Direction - Anonymous Employee DEPT Employee Review

1.0
29 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Opportunity to work on international projects and collaborate with teams across different countries.

Cons

I genuinely struggle to understand the positive reviews this company continues to receive, as they do not reflect my experience. Employee morale is very low, and many colleagues seem to be dealing with significant stress, burnout, and mental health challenges. One of the biggest issues is the lack of strong leadership and clear direction. There is a constant sense of uncertainty, including concerns about job security and the impact of AI on future roles. Employees often feel like numbers rather than valued team members, and it is difficult to build a genuine sense of belonging or teamwork. The company continues to present itself as innovative and successful, but internally the reality feels very different. There have been multiple rounds of layoffs, creating even more instability. While the organization positions itself as an AI leader, employees often lack access to the tools and resources needed to support that vision. The work itself has become increasingly repetitive and uninspiring. Creativity seems to be taking a back seat, with projects feeling more standardized and less original than before. Based on my experience, I would not recommend this company to anyone looking for a supportive, stable, or creatively fulfilling workplace.

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5.0
11 Dec 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Lots of individuals that make up many teams from design, copy, motion, production artists, and even full-time strategists.

Cons

I left right before a big merge, so I can't speak to how it is after the merge. This review may be outdated.

1.0
9 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The design team is very talented and kind.

Cons

Very boring agency to work at. They only claim the agency is not doing good, "we don't have money" so no raises, 1.2% merit increases this year. This doesn't even keep up with inflation rate. At this company you will just be a number on a spreadsheet, waiting to get laid off because they would rather use a million different AI than hire any entry level positions. They fail almost every pitch because the leadership is empty-headed, comes in and changes the entire concepts and decks. And they claim they are very transparent and B-corp but they discriminate against POC all the time and lie about your prospects at their company. It's really not worth your nerves to work for them.

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