Inauthentic about Diversity; couldn’t keep POC employees - Research Analyst Edelman Employee Review

2.0
9 Dec 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Interesting work; good to build a skill set; Lisa Ross is a great leader

Cons

Staffed projects looking at diversity with all straight white male teams; micro aggressions towards POC; work life balance unsustainable

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Edelman Response
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Thank you for your feedback; it's not easy to hear but we will take it to heart. Inclusion and diversity are both significant focus areas right now from both a client work and overall perspective. We've made progress and there is more to do. We appreciate your perspective. Maria O'Keeffe, US Chief Talent Officer

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