Pros
- The Account Management/Media Planning team were spectacular to work with. - Learning experiences across various facets of media.
Cons
- While the company outwardly promotes DE&I, many individuals have experienced racism and homophobia from stakeholders, with HR failing to take such cases seriously. - Employees leaving the business may face hostility if they don’t follow an arbitrary resignation process. - The Head of Activation and HR Business Partner engaged in bullying tactics, sending aggressive and patronizing emails during the notice period. - The Activation Director prioritized avoiding conflict rather than addressing issues directly, often choosing to "keep the peace" instead of resolving problems effectively. - There was an unprofessional dynamic between the Activation Director and Activation Account Directors, including gossip about junior team members, which fostered a toxic work environment. - Many employees leave due to unrealistic expectations, overwork, and a lack of support. The company struggles with retention, especially at the junior and mid-levels. - Decision-making happens behind closed doors, leaving employees in the dark about company changes, team restructures, and career opportunities, including mandatory 3 days per week attendance and mandatory upskill with Activations and Investment, with zero pay increases. - Promotions are based on tenure, not merit; Hard work and strong performance are often overlooked in favor of how long someone has been with the company. Leading to unqualified stakeholders being promoted while high performers remain stagnant. - There is a clear "them vs. us" mentality between departments. Planning is well-supported and collaborative, while Activation is more isolated, with little effort to bridge the gap.