Pursuant Reviews

4.1

78% would recommend to a friend

(73 total reviews)
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Trent Ricker

87% approve of CEO

69% positive business outlook

Pursuant has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 73 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The Pursuant employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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73 reviews
1.0
11 Aug 2016

Miserable Place to Work!

Anonymous employee
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Pros

The place is permeated by a culture of fear, lack of transparency and trust, mean-spirited leadership, selfishness and most importantly to its clients and most disappointing of all - usually sub-par work and results.

Cons

There is no stability, no positive culture, no true leadership in the organization - change is fine, but not when it's just for the sake of change because NOTHING is working. It's almost laughable how awful Pursuant truly is, and I feel bad for everyone left working there and every client who spends their limited non-profit funding on this organization.

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Pursuant Response
9y
Thank you for your note. It sounds like we really discouraged you. We are so sorry we made you feel this way. Transparency, honesty, openness, and humility are all very important values to us. That is why we have regular company stand-up meetings, annual or bi-annual formal company meetings, and most recently invested in our employees during a two-day off-site. Regardless, it doesn’t appear we made things right with you before you left. As you might know this isn’t a great forum to try to work through differing opinions. Our hope is that individuals will come to us directly so that we can openly discuss their perspectives and for us to make amends, if needed. If at some point you want to talk directly we would welcome the conversation. Just know, we wish you the best.
5.0
21 Aug 2016
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Imagine, having the opportunity to come to work everyday knowing that the work you do matters. That's what I've had the privilege of doing with Pursuant for a number of years. Whether it is serving a church or ministry with their mission to share a message of hope, or helping a hospital or health services organization to improve the quality of life of their constituents, or an institution of higher education to change the world by equipping students, every one of these opportunities is what I get to be a part of every single day. This mission has been a steady and consistent mission since I joined the company a number of years ago. Beyond the mission there are several other things that make this company a great place. The People - The people of Pursuant are passionate about helping non-profit organizations. Almost everyone I know here is connected in some way to a mission or cause they care about and spend time outside of work volunteering to help make the world a better place. Several folks on the team serve on Boards for Non-Profits, or as lay leaders in their church. Balancing Work and Family: I love Pursuant's flexible PTO schedule and opportunities to work from home and balance the demands of work and family life. Every place of employment has times where the work loads are heavy and that is no exception here, but that is balanced with an open PTO policy and opportunities to work from home when needed to take care of those things that life brings our way. Pay and Benefits: As a person in the company who has managed others, I have always found Pursuant a company that pays employees a fair wage and worked to offer benefits that are attractive. The company works to provide insurance at the best rates that are possible and even uses an outside broker to go and fight for low rates for the company. In addition the company offers a 401K with some matching opportunities. The company offers an open PTO plan where employees can take off based on their personal life demands or preferences. While this is a policy that some could abuse, the people of Pursuant care enough that I don't know of anyone that takes advantage of this generous policy. Open door leaders: Yes, I know sometimes leaders need to close doors, but I have never felt like I can't sit down and visit with the CEO, COO, CFO or other top leaders at Pursuant. In fact, I have the opportunity to interact with these leaders with some level of frequency and their transparency and openness to listen is very positive and a trait that any employee would appreciate.

Cons

It is hard for me to describe cons for Pursuant because I love this company and i'ts mission so much. I've read some of the other glassdoor reviews and yes, if you don't like a fast paced company that changes FOR THE GOOD OF OUR CLIENTS, then this might not be a place you would be comfortable. If you need a TON of structure, with someone looking over your shoulder to make sure you are getting your job done, then Pursuant might not be a company for you. If you get your feelings hurt easily when someone disagrees with you then Pursuant may not be a company for you. There is NO company that is perfect and Pursuant is no different, but it is a great place to make a difference if you are willing to show up, work hard, and are not afraid of personal accountability.

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Pursuant Response
9y
Thank you for your feedback. We are so glad you provided your perspective here on Glassdoor. We will discuss how and when to incorporate success stories and continue to find ways to be visible and encourage the team. Thank you for this great reminder!
5.0
8 July 2016

Great culture

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Philanthropic Paid Time Off: I get paid to volunteer for non-profit organizations. I can't think of many companies that give us that opportunity. -Fast-paced environment: I like that there's always something to do and I'm not working on 1 project all of the time. -The people: The people here are all humble and smart. There's a sense of community and commodore. So fortunate to work with such great people, most of which are now my friends. -Flexible schedule: I can work from home, if I wanted to. This is helpful when you have an 8-hour window for the cable guy to come by or when you're feeling a little bit under the weather and don't want to spread your germs. -Non-Profits: I get to work with non-profit organizations that work day-in and day-out to impact and help lives every day. It's meaningful and humbling work.

Cons

-Fast-paced environment: It's great to have different projects to work on all of the time, but it can also be draining. Like any agency, sometimes there are tight deadlines. It could be stressful and feel chaotic to people who aren't used to the environment.

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