When favoritism and unfairness rule the office - Anonymous Employee Herman-Scheer Employee Review

2.0
16 Nov 2025
Recommend
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Pros

A few kind teammates try to support each other against the chaos.

Cons

- Office cliques dominate everything, and anyone outside the inner circle becomes a target. - Some managers shield favorites while ignoring hard-working employees, creating constant frustration and resentment. - Transparency is nearly nonexistent, and passive aggression hits instantly once you stop agreeing with every decision. - Skilled employees get sidelined while unqualified staff rise simply for staying silent. - Financial decisions make no sense and destroy any trust in the system. - Feedback quickly turns into personal attacks when it challenges someone higher up. - Meetings feel like performances where listening is fake and no real change occurs. - The mood swings unpredictably depending on who is present, forcing everyone to tread carefully to avoid unfair punishment. - It is exhausting to focus on work while navigating a system that rewards the wrong people and punishes honesty and integrity.

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5.0
15 July 2025
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Pros

Herman-Scheer is a tight-knit and talented creative team that truly cares about the work. The team is a delight to work with: good-natured, genuine, and full of interesting, sharp individuals across disciplines. Leadership encourages initiative and supports experimentation, making it a great environment for self-starters who want to take ownership and help shape a growing agency.

Cons

The high expectations and fast pace can be challenging to those without strong self-direction. The agency is still evolving, which means the people who are successful here are comfortable with a level of ambiguity and excited by trying new things.

4.0
10 July 2025
Recommend
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Pros

- Top-notch team of creative people who care deeply - Challenging and engaging work - Interesting, diverse clients across the health and wellness space - Opportunities for team bonding/development (shared meals, annual retreat) - Monthly wellness, WFH, and learning stipend - Excellent work-life balance. I can truly log-off during vacations and I'm rarely asked to work beyond 6:30 p.m. Beyond meetings, I feel like I can work when it makes sense for me!

Cons

Remote work definitely isn't for everyone. You have to be self-directed, willing to take initiative, and intentional about collaboration. It can be easy to start to feel isolated. If you're looking for a super clear/structured career ladder, this probably isn't the place for you. But there's also freedom to create your own path and explore different interests — it's mainly about advocating for yourself.

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