Still having nightmares - Project Manager BrightWave Employee Review

1.0
23 Apr 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The office space was cool and they had a beer faucet

Cons

This was by far the worst place I’ve ever worked. I still have anxiety thinking about it, it may have been the acquisition that made it this way but I’ll never know. There was no management on our team. Onboarding was rushed and not thorough. The culture was that of a high school and super political. There even was a “wellness room” everyone referred to as the cry room for stress. People were constantly quitting so it was next to impossible to get things done.

Explore other reviews about BrightWave

5.0
28 July 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

free lunches, great clients, awesome work space

Cons

acquired by Ansira and changed the culture

avatar
BrightWave Response
4y
Thanks for the feedback. Yes, a great set of clients and culture does change with any acquisition and certainly with C-19 for all entities. Best of luck.
5.0
16 Oct 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

As a relatively new employee to BrightWave, I have to say it has been a wonderful experience so far. Every one is very nice and helpful - always available to ask questions and jump in if you need. I also love how BrightWave encourages out of the box thinking. When looking for a new position, I wanted a place where I could be free to share my ideas and be valued. This is exactly that. BrightWave also does great client work and is constantly striving to be a key partner for all clients. We are consistently recognized in the industry, and it is great to work for a place that produces such great work. Our work is creatively innovative and constantly pushing the digital envelope. I am proud to work at Brightwave. The culture and work life balance are also a great perk of working at BrightWave. I feel like the company appreciates me and values my hard work. There is constant coffee, beer, and snacks - what's not to like? Lastly, I feel like my manager is invested in my personal development and growth. She is always available, knowledgeable, and a true inspiration for me. The opportunity for growth and advancement is here within BrightWave, and my manager supports this.

Cons

As with any company, there are growing pains and bottlenecks. However, the company is implementing process updates (slowly but surely) to make sure we all work better.

2
avatar
BrightWave Response
8y
Thank you for the feedback. I'm glad to hear this has been a positive career move for you and that you enjoy and appreciate what many of us do; most importantly, the people, the work, and our awesome clients. And as you said, what's not to like about the beer, snacks, and coffee! Regarding our fast growth, this has positives, but can also be painful as we adapt the agency and often have to operate in the old ways, while developing new methods of working. It's always hard to change the engine while you are flying, but I know everyone is working hard towards this goal. Change is a constant in agencies and so we believe in transparency to ensure the whole team and help create new playbook for us. Thank you for sharing. Raj.
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All