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The Creative Engagement Group Reviews

2.8

28% would recommend to a friend

(129 total reviews)
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Russ Lidstone

49% approve of CEO

42% positive business outlook

The Creative Engagement Group has an employee rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars, based on 129 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The The Creative Engagement Group employee rating is 25% below average for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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129 reviews
1.0
20 May 2022

Stay away!

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Pros

Decent office space, coffee isn't terrible. That's where the pros end.

Cons

Full disclosure, regarding the positive reviews- we're told to write those to improve TCEG's reputation online. Some may be legitimate, but I know others are not. For a company that says they care about people, they have a funny way of showing it, because I wouldn't consider bullying, overworking & false salary promises as forms of care. Initially you're welcomed in warmly, and told that you'll be given help & options wherever possible to succeed. They really convince you that you're entering a supportive environment, but as soon as the first few weeks tick by, that impression gets dropped entirely. If you can't manage the overabundance of work, you'll be chewed out in front of others for 'not pulling your weight' & 'letting the company down'. Breaking people down is their speciality, and even if try to do what you can- asking others for support, seeing if work deadlines can be pushed, literally anything you can think of to improve- it's never enough The managers are the worst for this, but I've even seen a partner act this way. Unless you can go beyond what is reasonable within a day of work, it's never enough. It got so bad at one point that I had genuine anxiety about going to work each day, which has never been a problem for me previously. You're also told that annual bonuses are an assured thing based on your experience within the company, but conveniently myself and other people doing the same role were all told "there isn't enough in the company's budget sorry"- cherry on top, you get a box of celebrations as a flimsy substitute. Somehow I doubt that's the case, seeing as the managers held private parties with booked out lounges, but I'm sure that's absolutely nothing. I really need to emphasise this- stay away from this company like your life depends on it. I don't want anyone to suffer through what I went through, because it's still affecting me to this day. If you want a better work life, there are so many other options. Please don't get suckered in by their rhetoric, avoid at all costs.

2.0
3 Dec 2022

Okay but need to listen more

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Pros

A close knit team, who pull together. Lovely office - with good coffee. Good holiday allowance and Vitality insurance. Mix of specialist teams.

Cons

Very high hours with okay pay. Pay rises are infrequent and small. The company has just provided a cost of living one off payment, while appreciated vs other companies within the industry it doesnt go far enough. Management is okay, however the focus is on growth and margins which increases pressure. The unsaid truth of the company is the high stress and poor focus on mental wellbeing (even though the company says it focuses on it). Bigger teams get all the attention, everything is about Forty1, Axiom and Behavioral science. Creative, live and digital are often overlooked

2.0
30 Nov 2022
Recommend
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Pros

The benefits package is good. Holidays are around 30, plus bank holidays and annual leave. Vitality health insurance is a very good perk. The office is nice. The team pulls together

Cons

There is a big divide across departments and service lines. Internal service lines like finance are overlooked and under appreciated. Pay is low, and hours arent always great. Management spends a lot on the flashy teams: everything is about Behavioral science, Axiom, winning awards and margins. Pension is below standard. I've read on here about the terrible Christmas parties, it is true- we talk aboht good mental health, wellbeing and looking after the people but not if it is practiced

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