Does NDG Communications pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, NDG Communications employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.2 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at NDG Communications. This rating has decreased by 8% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at NDG Communications?

51% of NDG Communications employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated NDG Communications 2.6 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.0 for culture and values and 3.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at NDG Communications?

Junior Copywriter (2) , Software Engineer (2)

NDG Communications Reviews

3.1

51% would recommend to a friend

(16 total reviews)

Tom Nelson

46% approve of CEO

53% positive business outlook

Company ratings over time

Ratings trend for the last 6 months (16 reviews)

NDG Communications has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 16 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The NDG Communications employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

Reviews by job title

16 reviews

1.0

28 Aug 2020

Great place to work if you are a conservative white male!

Anonymous employee

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

There is parking. There is coffee. Sometimes there is even beer.

Cons

As the title of this review indicates, there's a severe lack of diversity in opinions. Don't be fooled by the few (white) women on the management staff. Minority employees appear to not only have their ideas silenced but also appear to be paid less and passed over for major promotions. If you don't agree with the head honcho or his immediate minions, things will be tough. Gossip is rampant. You will work long, grueling hours for little recognition. If you don't like getting confused for an employee of a similar race and hearing "you all look the same anyway", having to sign a contract to never disclose how much you make to other employees, and getting yelled at often, this is not the place for you. In truth, I would highly discourage anyone from working at NDG. There are a few wonderful people on staff. But even they are a part of the system.

NDG Communications Response

2y

Thank you for sharing your perspective and experiences regarding your time at NDG. We deeply respect feedback from all our current and former employees as it helps us reflect on our company culture and make necessary improvements. To begin, it's essential to address the weighty concerns you've expressed. NDG unequivocally disavows any form of discrimination, be it racial, gender-based, or regarding political affiliations. Our hiring and promotion policies have always been built around skill, individual contributions, and alignment with our agency's mission of serving our clients. We pride ourselves on creating a remote work environment that fosters diversity, not just in each team member’s background but also in thought, experiences, and ideas. We believe that a marketplace of ideas allows our team to serve our clients most effectively. It's essential for us to stress that racism or any form of bias against one's gender or political values is not practiced nor tolerated at NDG. Regarding the regrettable comment you've mentioned – "you all look the same anyway" – this is the first instance we're learning of it. We cannot stress enough that, had this been brought to the attention of any leadership team member or direct supervisor, it would have been immediately addressed. Discrimination on the basis of race is not only against our ethos but is explicitly mentioned in our agency's handbook as grounds for immediate termination. Furthermore, every employee acknowledges, through their signature, our policy against retaliation for those reporting discrimination. To emphasize, we've never received a specific complaint like this; if we had, an investigation would have been launched immediately and discipline would have been enacted swiftly in accordance with our written policies. As for your comments on pay confidentiality, this is a standard clause in many industries. However, this should never be used to cover disparities, and we are committed to conducting regular performance reviews to ensure equitable pay for all roles. NDG has transitioned to being a fully remote agency since early 2020, which was intended to bring flexibility and improved work-life balance for our team members. Our focus remains on serving our clients efficiently, and while we understand the advertising industry can sometimes have demanding hours, our traffic manager is dedicated to ensuring manageable schedules for our team. In conclusion, we genuinely regret the sentiments you've expressed and are committed to introspection and taking actionable steps to ensure that our work environment reflects the values we hold dear. We welcome those reading this review to consider it in context alongside other, more positive reviews shared by current and former team members. We sincerely wish you the best in your future endeavors.

1.0

8 May 2020

Toxic Toxic Toxic

Marketing

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

There are free parking and coffee

Cons

High-pressure, high-turnover, and the owner is a yelling, psycho. I literally got preached at with bible verses. Very white and conservative.

5.0

18 Aug 2021

I would encourage others to pursue a career at NDG

Digital strategy manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

As someone who recently left NDG in pursuit of passions outside of the real estate vertical, I know that overly positive or negative reviews of a company on Glassdoor need to be taken with a grain of salt. While I'm just another anonymous reviewer to you, I want to make it clear that I am no longer employed by NDG, nor do I have any personal stake in how this review is perceived by my former employer or potential new employees. With all that said, I had nothing short of a great experience in 6+ years working at NDG. As with any job that you care about, it wasn't always easy, but it was most certainly a fantastic learning experience and has prepared me for a successful career in the years ahead. Very few places will give you the chance to learn the breadth of topics I was exposed to in my time at NDG, and it was always fulfilling to learn concepts, platforms, etc., that could immediately provide value for the agency and its clients. Some people may not enjoy coming into an environment where they need to learn new things on the fly, but I don't think I could've learned as much as I did without it. Although I can only speak directly to my experiences at NDG, here are some other positive highlights from my time there: -Late nights and long hours were the exception, not the rule. Most members of the team wrapped up work by 530pm (or earlier) on an average day. I always had to work a hard 8 hours, but I don't think I would've ever described it as "grueling" (as one other reviewer put it). Keep in mind, this is an ad agency, so it's there to serve its clients, but really, none of the worst work-life balance problems so common in the advertising industry are present at NDG. -Understanding and compassionate leadership – I never felt like I had to explain myself if I wanted to take time off (i.e., no guilt trips for taking advantage of PTO) -Solid benefits with 401k matching and health care mostly paid for by the company plus potential for end-of-year bonuses depending on company profitability -Opportunities to move up in the agency or make your role your own if you have a plan to make it happen -Incredibly smart, talented and fun teammates. This isn't a promise you'll become best friends with everyone who you work with, but I've made a few lifelong friends at NDG, and saying goodbye to everyone was definitely difficult on my last day – that's all I can ask for in a workplace, personally.

Cons

Working in a niche like new home construction may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I recommend you give it a try if it's a vertical you have any level of interest in – you might find that you like it. Your mileage may vary. I would argue that the most successful people at NDG are those who can think about the bigger picture regardless of where they fit into it. If you're someone who simply wants to take/give orders in pursuit of client/supervisor satisfaction, you will likely find yourself feeling unfulfilled at the end of the day. People who can think holistically and don't need to wait to be told what to do will thrive. The only organizational "con" I'd list for NDG as a company would be related to its difficultly in filling seats quickly, which can add extra stress to employees. This is also a reflection of the agency's thorough and thoughtful vetting of potential employees. The benefit of this is that you know new hires will be assets, not detriments, to the team, but it can take longer than you might like to bring on new team members. I also feel compelled to directly address some of the points highlighted in the more negative reviews for NDG, mostly because I feel they negatively reflect on my own experiences without counterpoints. I'm neither a conservative nor was I a "minion" to leadership, and I didn't always agree with leadership at every turn. My professional opinions were always valued, even if they went against the grain or challenged established norms, and my personal views never caused any friction in the workplace. Ultimately, it's my opinion the 1-star reviews published at the time of my review are hyperbolic at best and disingenuous at worst.

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