Creative - Anonymous employee Nelson Schmidt Employee Review

1.0
8 Jan 2018
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Steady job that was somewhat predictable. The younger coworkers were very friendly and created a great atmosphere.

Cons

Creative leadership is completely non existent, there is a lack of vision and a great deal of time ends up being spent on mediocre ideas. The couple times someone with excellent talent was hired they quickly left. There was one manager in particular who was very abrasive and rude. That type of behavior seems to go completely unchecked and is totally acceptable. The account team when I was there tended to mismanage projects and timelines and would sometimes even laugh when delivering the news that meant those executing the work would then be forced to work a great deal of overtime in the coming days. I once had to work until 10PM on my birthday. The job I had following was a breath of fresh air to say the least. Additionally I recall that maternity leave was 6 weeks completely unpaid.

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5.0
17 Nov 2023
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Pros

Small but extremely talented team of individuals.

Cons

Because the team is smaller everyone goes above and beyond in their roles and responsibilities.

2.0
7 Oct 2025
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Pros

* Talented, passionate team members who care deeply about their work and clients. * Some legacy client relationships still provide opportunities for meaningful and rewarding work.

Cons

* New business development has stagnated. The agency hasn’t secured a significant new client in years, due to outdated approaches and the absence of a dedicated business development function. * Decision-making is overly centralized. The CEO remains deeply involved in day-to-day matters, which limits the autonomy of team leads and sidelines strategic voices. * High turnover has become a persistent issue, leading to knowledge loss, instability, and burnout. * Compensation lags behind market benchmarks; raises are infrequent, bonuses are rare, and salary reductions of up to 20% have occurred. * There is minimal investment in employee development, training, or long-term career growth.

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