Corporate clients and bureaucracy make it challenging to activate original ideas
Edelman Response
5y
I love seeing you highlight that our culture encourages risk taking. That's one thing that's always drawn me to and kept me at Edelman. I'm sorry you weren't able to activate all the ideas you hoped to while here. We appreciate your contribution! Thanks and take care. 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.