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      The Workhouse Reviews

      2.9

      44% would recommend to a friend

      (6 total reviews)

      44% positive business outlook

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      6 reviews
      2.0
      26 Oct 2024

      Cool clients, but that's about it. Avoid if possible.

      Graphic designer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Very interesting projects, huge retainer clients, good content to put in your portfolio, immensely talented team. Generally, an alright place to start off as a new grad.

      Cons

      Management be bonkers. Regular gaslighting and manipulation, power abuse and unprofessional behaviour. They really enjoy pushing your buttons as a creative. If you're suffering from an imposter syndrome, avoid at all costs, they're gonna make it worse. They mix personal with professional. Tell you they're open to your feedback, but get defensive and call you names once you share your opinion. Expect you to stay up working late without any compensation. Expect you to go above and beyond for them but pay you minimum wage and give no motivation. Fail at communicating properly and then blame you for that.

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      The Workhouse Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your experience and for recognizing the value of our projects and clients. We take immense pride in bringing in work that benefits both our clients and our team members’ portfolios, so we’re glad this was a positive aspect of your time with us. We’re sorry to hear you felt negatively about management. We know we’re not perfect, and we’re always working to improve our communication and leadership style. We push our team because we believe in their potential! Our intention is never to create discomfort, only to encourage growth and development. Given the nature of our industry, late nights do happen occasionally, but we work to keep these rare and check in with our team regularly on this. To clarify, we don’t pay minimum wage (and never have)—our salaries are based on RGD industry standards, and fair pay is a priority for us. We genuinely welcome feedback when it’s shared professionally and respectfully, as we believe mutual respect is key to a positive workplace. Respect is a requirement for us, and just as we demand this from the team, they can expect the same from us. Our company is built on the contributions of every team member and we share this sentiment with them regularly. We’re grateful for your time with us and we wish you all the best in your next chapter.
      2.0
      30 May 2023

      Good people, bad management

      Graphic designer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      - Overall friendly and inclusive environment - Fun team activities - Some interesting projects - Flexible time off request - Hybrid model - Good for first design job but not for long term

      Cons

      - Bad communication among the management team, sometimes handing over projects without consulting each other leading to conflicting points of view - Little to no room for advancement, no bonus - Meager salary but expect a lot of responsibilities, raise isn't high enough even if you take on multiple roles and have been there for a while - Passive aggressive, management rarely ever takes accountability for their shortcomings - Expect you to work during the holiday, you are basically given homework to work on during the week of Christmas and are expected to be on call

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      The Workhouse Response
      1y
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We’re glad to hear you appreciated our inclusive environment, team activities, and flexible approach to time off. We recognize that project handovers can occasionally cause miscommunication, and we’re working to improve coordination for smoother transitions. Growth and advancement are important to us, and while we know meaningful progress takes time and collaboration, we’re dedicated to supporting everyone on our team. Our salaries align with RGD industry standards, and we strive to offer fair, competitive compensation, with regular discussions around opportunities for raises. Finally, we want to clarify that we’ve been fortunate in recent years to offer a flexible holiday schedule that includes extra time off around the winter holidays as an added perk beyond regular vacation days. This is communicated to all team members, though we may occasionally need staff to be on call for certain projects to meet client needs. That said, these instances have been extremely rare. As we continue to improve, we appreciate your insights and thank you again for sharing your thoughts.
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