Staple in society - Journalist Mark Allen Group Employee Review

There are NO pros to working here.

Too many to mention. More venture capitalism than publishing with most experience in mergers and acquisitions. Buy brands and cost cut immediately, destroy moral, set unreachable targets and give no assistance at all. It's a business of the 'Yes' culture. So many mistakes, so so many when acquiring brands. Untrustworthy senior management especially in operations and HR which must say a lot as they own a HR magazine!!?? If you like the 'Yes' culture you'll be fine but if you enjoy your home and private life, your mental health and your confidence DO NOT approach this business. Also noticed that it looks like some senior management are wise to Glassdoor and have rated themselves 5 stars.

Beer fridge on Thursday, coffee machine

The workload is very heavy, with limited resourcing relative to expectations. Targets are often not communicated clearly, and the company has a pattern of dismissing employees without compensation by placing them on performance improvement plans with unachievable objectives, followed by replacing them with junior hires on low salaries. Progression opportunities and role clarity is limited, particularly at mid to senior level. Leadership tends to promote favourites, and I have witnessed managers being protected despite repeated team turnover caused by behaviour that borders on toxic and, at times, bullying. While strategic input is encouraged, decision-making is frequently constrained by short-term commercial pressures. Senior-level responsibility is often expected without the corresponding title, compensation, or authority. Processes and priorities change quickly, which makes long-term planning challenging.