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Candeo Creative Reviews

3.5

83% would recommend to a friend

(9 total reviews)

Sheng Riechers

100% approve of CEO

63% positive business outlook

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9 reviews
3.0
7 May 2018

Fun and Flawed

Anonymous employee
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Pros

You'll have a lot of fun here if you're an efficient worker. Stay on top of your deadlines and don't over-promise and you'll do great and have a great time along the way. Regardless of what department you fall into, you'll have opportunities to contribute in meaningful and interesting ways on a wide variety of projects. For a company this size, you'll be compensated at or above fair value for the market, and get decent benefits to boot. Candeo is pretty progressive in it's benefit structures, and that's an asset. You'll have ample opportunities to pave your own ways. If you are truly an innovator, you'll be at home, and grow well with the company - that is, if you don't outgrow it.

Cons

Deparments can be extremely compartmentalized, and collaboration between them is usually frustrating at best. This wouldn't be an issue but project management and account management usually did not coordinate projects well - often resorting to technology solutions that just could easily have been solved by better planning from the start. At the end of the day, what the president (Zack) says, is what goes, and there can be a serious disjoint between upper management and the work actually being done. This wouldn't be a problem, but typically Zack stretched himself far too thin to be able to assist in the day-to-day operations of the business. On at least a few occasions I witnessed, Candeo intentionally overbilled clients, and then asked for forgiveness after the fact. I'm not sure what this was about but it always seemed sketchy to me. Candeo shoots for projects it is not prepared to handle, and huge amounts of time was frequently wasted on RFPs that we had absolutely 0% chance of winning. The direction the company was going was always kind of hard to see. I never worried about cash flow, but I often wondered what I was going to be doing 3-6 months from any point in time.

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Candeo Creative Response
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Dear anonymous- Thank you for the thoughtful feedback; I will take it to heart. I know that I and the agency have some growing to do, and appreciate whatever you contributed while you were here. It's easy to get caught up in the challenges of a young and growing company. Process management, new business development and strategy will always be challenges that I and our team must rise to meet. We will continue to celebrate failures and I will encourage the team to challenge myself and other leaders, especially when they feel something "sketchy" is happening. We strive for transparency and hope that our team, clients and partners challenge us to help us improve. All the best, Zack
5.0
17 May 2017

One Of The Best

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Candeo will always hold a special place in my life. Having to leave there for personal reasons was an emotional and challenging choice. The bonds you form with your teammates is something I have never heard of anywhere else. There is an incredible investment into the culture surrounding en employee experience and there is constant buzz around improvement. Candeo gave me the opportunity to create my own success, while challenging me to try things I've never dreamt I could do. Working on projects, with clients and on agency needs was constantly challenging but very rewarding when you could see the impact you had on someone or an organization. Coming into the office every day was a joy for me. I was excited to see my team members and work together. The clients were generally great to work with. Speaking of, Candeo is quick to "fire" clients that aren't a fit for the agency or the team. They are truly protective of the employee experience.

Cons

There are some classic "growing fast" issues such as miscommunications but the best part is that the issues are not swept under the rug. The leaders are the first to throw themselves under the bus and take responsibility for bumps in the road. Sometimes it can feel if Candeo is too "nice". They give everyone opportunities to succeed, which is great, but can slow down progress. In general, leadership can communicate better about changes and upcoming initiatives. They are quick to answer your questions openly and honestly if you have them, but they could be more proactive. I'd like to see more investment into career development. Again, this happens now, but only for those who ask. Other than that, I really only have positive things to say about my time at Candeo.

5.0
24 June 2016

Growing company and a great culture!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Candeo was one of the best experiences I've ever had. Coming into the job, I was nervous because it was only 3 years old. Startups are often unstable and riddled with issues, so I had some hesitation. I was surprised at how well organized, transparent and energetic the company was. The leadership was open and communicated often, my co-workers became my closest friends and the clients were fantastic. Speaking of the clients, Candeo is incredibly picky with who they take on for clients. I was in meetings where they turned down major deals because it didn't bring their team value or it wasn't a fit. The moral compass of this organization is outstanding. The pay is decent, but not amazing. They company holds quarterly financial meetings and shares their plans to reward and compensate people more, as we reach common goals. As I was leaving, they kicked off offering generous health care packages, retirement planning and the like Of course, there's the fun stuff too. They provide drinks, snacks, massages, etc. The team often hangs out side of work and is incredibly inclusive to newbies. The founder, Zack, is incredibly impressive for being in his early 20's, Heck, I've been inspired by him many times. He admits his faults and leans on others openly for support. He doesn't take anything too seriously, has fun, and often will be found working late into the evening. Overall, my experience was great! I wish I could come back but had to move out of the area. You will not find a company like this in many places.

Cons

Candeo is competitive by nature. Great people, ideas and innovations rise to the top. Introverts can sometimes feel a little left out. The work is challenging but demanding. I found myself working from home a lot, checking email on the weekends and sometimes working late. It wasn't a demand from the company, but if you wanted to keep up, it felt needed. The company will need more leadership in the near future to grow in a scaleable way. There's been a lot of discussion and planning on this and I'm glad they're taking their time, but it's something that will be needed and the team can feel it.

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