Couldn't exit quick enough! - Anonymous employee Edelman Employee Review

2.0
Aug 22, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great people, lovely offices, good central location, plenty of perks.

Cons

Toxic culture of presenteeism, not taking breaks, and poor management at senior level. Management do not capitalise on individual skills and strengths. Lack of creativity, terrible inefficiency and high stress levels across the team.

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Cons

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