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Hamilton Communications Reviews

2.3

36% would recommend to a friend

(11 total reviews)

James Lee

31% approve of CEO

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11 reviews
2.0
28 Sept 2010

You'll learn alot, but you will pay a price.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great benefits, above average salary, opportunity to learn and grow, investment is made in office environment and technology. Great location. I learned a lot. Was treated well, but also treated very poorly. Leader is charismatic, but also alienates clients/prospects.

Cons

Unfortunately, this company is very dysfunctional. Yes, you will learn a lot and have the opportunity to grow, if senior management likes you. The "favorites" game is played extensively. There is a level of excellence that crosses the line and becomes very unhealthy - nothing is ever good enough, even when the work is great or you're an outstanding or favored employee. Employees are routinely berated and embaressed by upper management in front of others. Hires lots of young impressionable women. Confident, experienced men on the payroll are rare. If JL doesn't think he can "control" you, you're out. You can gain "boot camp" experience here, but you will pay a price.

1.0
22 Feb 2012

A humiliating sweat shop.

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Paid better than most companies and much less hierarchical structure and processes to impede daily work flow. Also. the location was ideal for public transportation.

Cons

Most people had absolutely no clue what they were doing. These were people who couldn't get jobs at another agency so they would "sell their souls" to work at this one. In addition you have an organization known for its manic swings from boom to bust in the shortest time possible.

1.0
16 Mar 2010

BEWARE!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

Hamilton pays well...above average. They also have excellent perks (like free breakfast often) and great insurance. Office is beautiful.

Cons

Verbal abuse is very common. Meetings lasting hours in which management belittles and berates employees happens all the time. Having a personal life is looked down upon. Follow the "Hamilton Way" or else. Serious brainwashing here. Employees stay because the pay well and benefits are good. The creative product is very weak..most of the work done here is low level collateral for pharma companies so the work is less than inspiring. They make their money on Jim Lee's consulting. The employee turnover is astounding. Also..working here looks bad on a resume as they have a terrible reputation in Chicago.

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