Would give 0 stars if I could - Public Relations Associate SlicedBrand Employee Review

1.0
7 Feb 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

What initially attracted me to the company was 1) The fully remote work environment and 2) The all-female leadership. However, this was a very negative experience. They can undoubtedly attract talent; however, keeping them is another story.

Cons

Where do I start... When you first join the company, you are the golden child. But after a few weeks, the novelty wears off and cracks start to show. The management has no understanding of boundaries, and I was told on multiple occasions to be a "team player" and work two, three, plus hours of (unpaid) overtime. You must constantly be "on" even after signing off for the day, or you will receive passive-aggressive comments from management, visible on company-wide channels to boot. I've never worked anywhere with this amount of micromanagement. They hire incredibly talented people and need to trust that they can send emails without having them checked by multiple people. Management will blame their workers for their own mistakes. There is such a level of toxic positivity and constantly being referred to as a "family". That's basically what happens - You become isolated from your friends and family due to the unrealistic expectations placed on you. Mental health days, etc., are bandaids that cover the root of the problems within the company. Echoing another review, it is common for talented employees to disappear overnight without any notice or warning, creating a culture of fear. This job affected me so negatively that I, along with many others, experienced mental health issues and extreme burnout.

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SlicedBrand Response
3y
I'm sorry that you feel you have had such a negative experience. I think it's very unfair to write a review of this nature and taint the view of potential employees, when the statements you are making are totally inaccurate. We have gladly accommodated requests of team members time and time again to work with their schedules, travel arrangements etc. We're super flexible on all requests by team members. I also don't know of any other company that buys team members gifts for their birthdays. We have never required anyone to work overtime, and we almost always send tokens of appreciation to team members that have pulled a little extra weight.

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5.0
21 Jan 2025
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Pros

*A seasoned management team that cares about it's employees *Open communication *Training and being encouraged to learn *Willingness to talk through problems to find a solution *Unparalleled professionalism *Interesting and fun clients *Women led and owned

Cons

None. Love this agency, love working with the team. Everyone is professional and knowledgeable. There's a real team atmosphere you don't find at other agencies.

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SlicedBrand Response
1y
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We’re incredibly grateful to have such dedicated team members at SlicedBrand. Your enthusiasm and appreciation mean the world to us—thank you for being an essential part of our team!
4.0
9 July 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

TLDR: Fully remote work; professional growth opportunities; interesting clients and creative work; wonderful coworkers; versatile work makes for fun and engaging days; considerate leadership More detail: I joined SlicedBrand at a time when things in my personal life were a bit more chaotic. We had more than a few unforeseen circumstances to navigate and SlicedBrand was extremely kind and thoughtful through the process- whether that meant covering my work for a day or two, sending a personal note and flowers, or whatever it may be. I've really enjoyed the switch from corporate structure back into the startup world, particularly the creative elements! SlicedBrand gives a huge amount of creative control to the Account Executives and is very open-minded when it comes to designing and executing PR strategies.

Cons

Contract work for U.S. based employees; Work volume can be overwhelming; Not necessarily a con, but worth noting this is not a job to come into with no PR experience - Account Executives own their accounts from strategy design through media mapping, pitch drafting, and outreach executions. Time management skills are a must.

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SlicedBrand Response
1y
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this review! We strive to create an environment where our team feels empowered and that you have the resources you need to be successful. If you ever need support, please email hello@slicedbrand.com. We appreciate you!
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