Misguided and transactional approach to D&I, office politics on steroids, chaotic work hours, shady practices (see Geo Group & Keystone XL)
Edelman Response
5y
I'm sorry you're not here to see our current DEI work, which I'm very proud to be a part of. Our approach has matured over time and it's a major priority and focus area for us; I'm confident in our DEI path and I'm sorry you didn't feel we were evolved enough on this when you were here. If there is anything you didn't share with your Talent team while here that you'd want to share now, please reach out of to me directly at Maria.OKeeffe@edelman.com. Take care. Maria O'Keeffe, US Chief Talent Officer
I worked with some of the brightest and best people in the business. Most of them are no longer with the company.
Some good clients, and nice office space.
Cons
Very limited opportunities for growth. During my time they reduced promotions to only once a year, and made many excuses for promoting as few people as possible (despite becoming the first "$1B" agency at that time). Morale was extremely low. People were forced to come into an office with nobody they actually worked with. Common to be passed from manager to manager. At one point I had 6+ managers within a 10-month span.