Buyer beware - Anonymous employee iCanvas Employee Review

1.0
7 Jun 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

some really creative folks here.

Cons

If you have any ideas, don't bother. They're interested in trying the same things and expecting different results. Upper Mangement is EXTREMELY.. ummm- close? 2 out of 3 of them know each other quite intimately. With the exception of the CEO, they're all "playing office". None of them are particularly qualified for their roles, but again, THEY ARE VERY CLOSE. Many of the core staff are actively seeking their exit plan, as the management structure is toxic and incestuous.

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iCanvas Response
9y
Nearly 40% of iCanvas employees have a family member employed in our 70 person organization. We believe that our rapid growth, acknowledged by Inc in 2016, and Crain’s in 2017 has been brought about by friendship among our employees, loyalty of the company to its staff, and the family atmosphere that we have fostered. We will never apologize for the family environment that we have built, yet we understand that not everyone shares that value or is the right fit for our team. We encourage transparency during the hiring process, and if you are considering iCanvas as the next step in your career, please do not hesitate to ask the tough questions that will help you decide whether iCanvas is the right fit for you.

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5.0
31 Jan 2023
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The people & opportunities during my time were amazing. The art space attracts a lot of creative and passionate people that really care about their work and the iCanvas product. Turnover was rarely a problem and the people that stayed longer than a year, really belonged there and made that place special. iCanvas had been fast-growing and outpacing the majority of competition for the duration of my stay. In marketing especially, it was never a dull moment, affording lots of opportunities to do marketing research, campaign experiments, and constantly expand the team into new areas of specialty.

Cons

With more people working from home, the office environment doesn’t offer that same level of connecting & creative inspiration.

1.0
10 May 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Work load was not stressful, An employee discount

Cons

Rampant Nepotism and Favoritism from management. Management would retaliate when i brought concerns to HR. Management will try an gaslight employees with raises (only employees that got substantial raises/bonus' where those related/ good friends with management. Does not pay anywhere near market rates. Management will promise reimbursement for expenses but then will drag their feet in repayment (6 months) while lecturing employees about "being better with their money" (avoid paying out of pocket, company has it's own CC just to cheap to use it). Claims they are hybrid, however only certain employees can WFH

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iCanvas Response
2y
Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're sorry to hear about your negative experience at iCanvas and would like to address some of the points you raised, as they do not reflect the facts of our workplace practices. Nepotism and Favoritism: Last year, we promoted five individuals based on their contributions and performance, including both long-term and newer employees. Each promotion was earned and not based on favoritism. HR Concerns and Retaliation: We take claims of retaliation seriously and investigate all reported concerns. There is no record of any employee facing retaliation after contacting HR. Expense Reimbursement: All expense reports are processed within the same month they are submitted. We have no record of reimbursement delays. Any issues regarding expenses should have been brought to HR's attention. Hybrid Work Environment: Our policy is Office from Monday to Wednesday and work from home on Thursday and Friday. We also accommodate employees with personal reasons for working from home full time. There are certain roles that require in-office presence due to the nature of the job. We value all feedback and are committed to continuous improvement.
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