Average Company with Terrible Career Development and Management - Public Affairs Associate Avoq Employee Review

2.0
26 Feb 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

It's clear to me that working at Kivvit gave me plenty of opportunities to grow professionally by working on interesting and challenging problems. I started as an intern and was promoted to a full-time associate, which has served as a springboard into my career because of the depth of the knowledge that I gained while working at the firm. The compensation package was nice and employee benefits were lovely.

Cons

Despite all these positives I can't seem to get past any of the negatives. The firm has a terrible work-life balance, as you are expected to be available at all times, including evenings, weekends, and on vacation. There is no career development and you'll be lucky to have a five minute conversation with your manager about anything related to a performance or personal development. There is a clear sense of favoritism within the firm and if you are on the outside looking in - good luck. The company claims that they will give you a year-end bonus of 20% of salary, but the chance of you being there until December 31st in unlikely, as your contract states you may be dismissed at any point with or without cause. This means that when the company fails to meet year-end revenue goals they like to cut people to avoid paying bonuses so they are able to artificially meet year-end targets to show the world how they are successfully able to grow each year.

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5.0
3 Mar 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The people are the best part of working there! Hybrid schedule, nice office and benefits.

Cons

Avōq is the result of a merger that occurred not too long ago, they’re still working out some kinks.

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1.0
23 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There’s nothing good about working here.

Cons

Absolutely toxic, cliquey culture; management plays favorites with everything, not really any room to grow and will actually hurt your career because this place has a bad reputation; pay is slightly lower than other firms.

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