PHOS Creative Reviews

4.6

87% would recommend to a friend

(17 total reviews)

Brandon West

87% approve of CEO

87% positive business outlook

PHOS Creative has an employee rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars, based on 17 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The PHOS Creative employee rating is 24% above average for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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17 reviews
5.0
13 Aug 2021
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Pros

I just can't say enough positive things about work and life at PHOS Creative. Ready to hear a few? PHOS quickly became family (the PHAM, as we call it) almost immediately for me. The job is fun, the people are incredible, and the leadership is intentional and inspiring. The culture of PHOS and all that we do is so positive and authentic, and there is a huge emphasis on growth – both professional and personal. These people care about you, your family, and your future. The work that PHOS puts out into the world is top-notch and it shows by the many awards and accolades the company and its employees hold. I mean, we were just voted one of Florida's best small companies to work for! When it comes to giving back, PHOS is the best example of generosity. From sponsoring children through Compassion International to incorporating time for volunteer time off into employee opportunities, there are many opportunities for us to join in the PHOS mission of giving back. I'll never be disappointed by the many snacks, catered lunches, and random acts of kindness so often sprinkled throughout my weeks. PHOS has mastered the art of attracting and keeping employees in this new generation of workers. It was always my hope that I would find a company to work for that I could grow in, be nurtured with, give back to, and see myself in long-term. I think I've found my match.

Cons

Honestly, I don't see ANY at this point in time. And if I had any, I feel comfortable in being able to approach leadership about my concerns, and confident that they will handle the concerns appropriately and in a timely manner.

5.0
13 Aug 2021
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Pros

This has been hands down the best place I've worked so far. I am earlier in my career than some and PHOS has diligently supported my personal growth as a professional, not just for the purposes of the company. Additionally, the team is incredible to work with, I genuinely love coming to work everyday. They honor honesty, kindness, and a good work ethic and will work with you to make sure that if you put in the work, you will succeed. They don't settle for less than great and I am better for it! If you're looking for an environment to invest in that will do the same for you, apply.

Cons

Compensation isn't as high as some agencies but there are no "unwritten" or "understood" expectations of hours, they want everyone to do their 40 hours and then leave work at work most every day.

2.0
23 Feb 2021
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Pros

Nice office environment and very polite team. Diverse clients with lots of learning opportunities for their respective industries. They provide high-quality equipment and technology for employees to use.

Cons

I saw one negative review posted on December 23, 2019, titled "Stay Away" which expresses all of my feelings too (particularly for company culture). I agree with each word that person wrote in the review. Please give the review a read if you're interested in the company. That comment is not "unusually inconsistent with others’ feedback" as PHOS had replied. But here goes my greatest pains when working there: Employees are weighed down with too much work and too many clients. The company holds multiple internal meetings daily that cut deep into productivity. The company would dismiss suggestions when employees hint at being overworked and just reassure them that they are being given accurate workloads. There were no real health benefits despite the majority of employees holding college degrees and moderate to advanced experience. The pay/benefits are low compared to the industry average, with slow pay increases promised. Because the company is located in a college town with a huge talent pool and very limited job opportunities, PHOS is a big fish in a small pond.. and it got voted by the city for being the best place to work in Gainesville for superficial reasons. I've worked at better companies in the city that didn't have any of the issues PHOS had. It took leaving PHOS and going to better career opportunities to realize how bad it was there. The next job I took after leaving pays nearly double what I made at PHOS, yet I work significantly less and perform much better. That's because other employers know how to manage their culture and operations.

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PHOS Creative Response
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[From the Leadership Team] It truly pains us to hear that you felt this way during your time at PHOS, especially enough to leave a negative review after so much time has passed. Making PHOS a place that team members never want to leave is one of the reasons we exist. It’s the first part of our mission and genuinely central to our existence and operation. When we hear that someone didn’t feel this way while they were here, our hearts break. Over the last two years, we’ve drastically changed the way in which we operate, compensate our people, and allocate our work. We now employ the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to structure our meetings, hold people accountable, and develop our strategic plan. We use weekly-managed scorecards to keep an eye on each team member's workload, providing bi-weekly check-ins to ensure that each member of the team is being well cared for. New leadership-level 360 reviews have also helped integrate deeper levels of accountability company-wide. We now offer a fully-funded health plan including healthcare, a concierge health plan, vision, dental, counseling, a gym membership, a SIMPLE IRA plan with full company matching, paid parental leave, annual bonuses, an unlimited book budget, a continuing education allowance, reimbursement for professional development organizations and certifications, and an internal leadership development program. As a result, no one on our team has said goodbye to us in almost a year and a half. We’re grateful for the consultants, friends, and people on our team that have led us in this and we have a lot more coming in the future. We admit and acknowledge that through our growth, we haven’t always gotten things perfect. We know that growth necessitates failure and feedback, but we also know it calls for truckloads of grace. If and when you’re ready, we would love the opportunity to meet again, lean into grace, learn from each other, and reconcile. To whomever you are, you are loved.
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