Pros
Somehow, Social Driver is able to attract some phenomenal people, which made working there somewhat bearable. For someone new to the agency world, this company is a decent place to get some experience. Full stop.
Cons
When you say "put people above everything else," does that only mean the higher-ups at Social Driver? Not sure how you can build a world class team by 1. hiring people with zero experience, 2. paying them pennies, and 3. treating them like garbage. - VALUES Just because you make everyone recite words at a weekly company-wide meeting doesn't mean you actually have values. Practice what you preach, or give it a rest. -MANAGEMENT It's safe to say that almost none of the managers or directors at Social Driver are equipped for their position. Those hiring choices and promotions make it impossible to grow professionally at this company. Just a thought, but some management training could help here. -WORK Work-life balance is a true joke here. Flexible WFH and unlimited vacation are promised upfront, without any structured limitations. You'll find that those policies have unspoken rules to them. Don't offer something and then pretend there were clear cut limitations down the line. Also, get to know your internal team. Learn how they work, what they're capable of producing, and how fast they can produce QUALITY work before promising clients something impossible. -PROCESS I understand every company goes through trial and error, but when you come across processes that don't work and are detrimental to employees... maybe it's time to actually go through with some of the changes you often promise to implement. -THE. ASSOCIATE. PROGRAM. An hourly position that is pitched as a learning experience but has all the roles and responsibilities of a normal full-time job? Social Driver's associate program takes advantage of eager young people and gives them full-time responsibilities, all while dangling the prospect of being hired at a salaried position over their heads so they work harder. Oh, and when you hit a year, you’ll find out that those first few months don't count towards your overall time at the company and your officially recognized start date is the day you become salaried. Be upfront with your employees.