Edelman Reviews

Pros

Fantastic team, smart people and an environment that fosters growth!

Cons

There are senior level politics and competition that makes it hard to navigate.

Pros

While the environment is very relaxed, everyone works very hard and cares about the work we do

Cons

There can be long hours and big demands by clients

Advice to Senior Management

You are doing a great job :)

Pros

The senior level staff at Edelman works closely with their teams to ensure people are challenging themselves and reaching career goals, while at the same time pleasing the clients and meeting the goals of the company. Overall, Edelman is a place where you will certainly meet some of the smartest, most driven employees and have access to some of the most outstanding resources and tools in the industry.

Cons

At times, it can be difficult to balance work with a personal life. Going far in this industry often means sacrificing many late nights and weekends. That being said, the payoff is extremely rewarding and acknowledged by senior-level staff.

Advice to Senior Management

Continue to put employee satisfaction and morale as a priority. It shows! Overall this is a fantastic firm, and I wouldn't rather be anywhere else.

Pros

Excellence, Independent, progressive, Entrepeneurial, Global, the leader in its field, pushes the envelope with innovation and new thinking in redefining PR and marketing overall.

Cons

level of Intensity, demanding, some politics.

Pros

Very smart and driven coworkers, high-profile clients, opportunity for growth, outstanding senior managament, good continuing ed opportunities, efficient and nice offices, good benefits.

Cons

I wish there were more communication about the capabilities and resources of Edelman's various groups and cities.

Advice to Senior Management

More presentations (lunchtime seems to work well) where the various groups can show off their top projects and capabilites to the other groups with whom they don't often work.

Pros

Employs intelligent people who produce quality work, a leader in the PR industry, provides career flexibility, and offers a comfortable and challenging work environment.

Cons

Workload can at times be overwhelming, but if you speak up- colleagues are always there to help.

Pros

I have a unique perspective, being on the MIS team and not on the PR side. Compared to previous employers, Edelman management does listen to employees concerns and ideas... from supervisors all the way up to the c-suite, creating opportunities for individuals and for the company.

Cons

The explosive growth in locations and headcount has caused some growing pains operationally, but MIS is addressing them.

Pros

--Smartest, most dedicated people in the industry who are in PR for the right reasons and genuninely believe in the tenets convening transparent, honest debate and engagement to drive client agenda forward.
--Private firm with leadership committed to truly great work, not just great quarterly margins.

Cons

--For some, a culture where doing average or status quo work is seen as failure is not for them.
--Executives are not allowed to rest on laurels and exalted hierarchy is not tolerated. Execs are all required to be hands-on and 'doing' the work, not directly.
--I see these as HUGE positives, but I've had colleagues, new hires and recruits say that these are cons. Those folks tend to not last long.

Advice to Senior Management

Keep up what you're doing and don't let success go to your head. Stay hungry, focused on doing the BEST work in the industry and we'll continue to be the biggest. Dan Edelman said it first, but it's more true every day the bigger and better we get. Easier to say when you were challenging the 'big' guys.

Pros

There is an amazing collaboration of ideas with departments and practices between all the many offices worldwide. I have worked in corporate for the past four years and have seen many improvements; communication, continuing education and transparency - each person I have met throughout the years has enriched the experience and made Edelman far outshine other companies. The compensation and employee benefits and ‘perks’ are fantastic.

Cons

The hours are tough but the rewards are worth it! Concentration is easily broken with the immediate access everyone has to your office space.

Advice to Senior Management

You're doing an amazing job and in my opinion the Chicago office has never seemed more content and happy - Thank You so much!

Pros

1. Long term thinking about growth of business, not just next quarterly profit.
2. Invests in key initiatives that benefit employees, clients, and the business.
3. Quality people who love working here.

Cons

Being privately held is generally a strength, but can lead to the company being a bit political. I've seen this improve over the years.
Edelman also has a very hard-working culture. May not be the right fit for everyone.