Pros
Pros * There are still some genuinely talented, supportive people across the business. * Historically, the culture was the agency’s biggest strength. People cared about one another, and it felt like an enjoyable place to work. * There are opportunities to work on well-known brands and gain broad agency experience. Cons * A poorly executed restructure has fundamentally changed the culture, and morale has declined significantly. * Leadership egos appear to drive many decisions, with a focus on short-term, cut-throat changes rather than investing in people or building a sustainable culture. * Employees often feel restricted rather than empowered, with limited opportunities to grow, flourish and reach their potential. * The agency is highly disorganised. Teams are disconnected, collaboration is poor, and processes are inefficient, making day-to-day work far more difficult than it should be. * Despite positioning itself as a leading media agency, many planning and activation practices feel behind the times, with limited innovation or investment in modern ways of working. * This is often masked by working with clients that have less mature media operations, reducing the pressure to evolve and deliver truly best-in-class work. * I’ve never seen so many talented people leave in such a short space of time. Staff turnover is extremely high, and there appears to be a significant disconnect between how the board views the agency and the reality experienced by employees. * The culture that once made the agency a great place to work has largely disappeared.
Cons
A poorly executed restructure has fundamentally changed the culture, and morale has declined significantly. * Leadership egos appear to drive many decisions, with a focus on short-term, cut-throat changes rather than investing in people or building a sustainable culture. * Employees often feel restricted rather than empowered, with limited opportunities to grow, flourish and reach their potential. * The agency is highly disorganised. Teams are disconnected, collaboration is poor, and processes are inefficient, making day-to-day work far more difficult than it should be. * Despite positioning itself as a leading media agency, many planning and activation practices feel behind the times, with limited innovation or investment in modern ways of working. * This is often masked by working with clients that have less mature media operations, reducing the pressure to evolve and deliver truly best-in-class work. * I’ve never seen so many talented people leave in such a short space of time. Staff turnover is extremely high, and there appears to be a significant disconnect between how the board views the agency and the reality experienced by employees. * The culture that once made the agency a great place to work has largely disappeared.
