Challenges threaten agency’s future - Vice President Nelson Schmidt Employee Review

2.0
7 Oct 2025
Recommend
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Pros

* Talented, passionate team members who care deeply about their work and clients. * Some legacy client relationships still provide opportunities for meaningful and rewarding work.

Cons

* New business development has stagnated. The agency hasn’t secured a significant new client in years, due to outdated approaches and the absence of a dedicated business development function. * Decision-making is overly centralized. The CEO remains deeply involved in day-to-day matters, which limits the autonomy of team leads and sidelines strategic voices. * High turnover has become a persistent issue, leading to knowledge loss, instability, and burnout. * Compensation lags behind market benchmarks; raises are infrequent, bonuses are rare, and salary reductions of up to 20% have occurred. * There is minimal investment in employee development, training, or long-term career growth.

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5.0
17 Nov 2023
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Pros

Small but extremely talented team of individuals.

Cons

Because the team is smaller everyone goes above and beyond in their roles and responsibilities.

2.0
24 June 2025
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Pros

Good co-workers and clients. Decent vacation.

Cons

Meddling owner and high pressure tactics.

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