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    Havas Media Reviews

    Updated December 12, 2018
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    • "No work life balance - depends on the department you work for" (in 29 reviews)

    • "Long hours but that's part of agency life" (in 15 reviews)

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    1. "Great comapny"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Havas Media full-time

      Pros

      to work for in boston

      Cons

      lower than standard pay

      Havas Media Response

      Nov 13, 2018 – Chief Talent Officer

      Thank you for your feedback and service to Havas! We are happy to hear you are enjoying your experience and will share your feedback with the leadership team in Boston.

    2. Helpful (1)

      "Assistant Media Planner"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Miami, FL
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Miami, FL
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Havas Media full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Opportunity to work with different industries within 1-2 years. Increase your knowledge of different brands to help you discover your passion. Meet a lot of vendors from different industries. Grow your analytical & excels skills quickly.

      Cons

      A lot of work for very little pay. Accounts are demanding and you may end up with a micro manager if you don't get lucky.

      Advice to Management

      Create a system that lets your employees have a chance to be creative and that prevents you from micromanaging. Be respectful of work life balance.

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    3. Helpful (1)

      "So-So"

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      Current Employee - Social Media Specialist in Chicago, IL
      Current Employee - Social Media Specialist in Chicago, IL
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Havas Media full-time

      Pros

      Cool environment and office culture

      Cons

      Takes a long time to be promoted, low pay

      Advice to Management

      Invest in your employees

    4. "Learned a lot!"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Havas Media full-time

      Pros

      Great vacation time and met a lot of great, hardworking people.

      Cons

      Salary, growth, management not appreciative

      Advice to Management

      Reward your employees

      Havas Media Response

      Nov 13, 2018 – Chief Talent Officer

      Thank you for your feedback. We are happy to hear you enjoyed your experience with us!

    5. Helpful (1)

      "Glass half full"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Havas Media full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Differentiated market perspective, great working space

      Cons

      Long hours, stretched resources, outdated tools

      Havas Media Response

      Nov 13, 2018 – Chief Talent Officer

      Thank you for your feedback. We are glad to hear you had a great experience with us! At Havas, people are our most valuable asset and we have created a number of initiatives to facilitate employee... More

    6. "Video Investments Buyer"

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      Former Employee - Video Investments Buyer in New York, NY
      Former Employee - Video Investments Buyer in New York, NY
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Havas Media full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great team atmosphere, lots of in-office perks, opportunities for upward mobility

      Cons

      low-salary, high turnover rate, small cog in large company wheel

      Advice to Management

      Listen and communicate to lower-level employees more.

      Havas Media Response

      Nov 13, 2018 – Chief Talent Officer

      Thank you for your feedback. At Havas, we value transparency and open communication between leaders and their teams. We will be sure to share your feedback with the New York leadership.

    7. Helpful (3)

      "Toxic Work Environment"

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      Former Employee - Finance in New York, NY
      Former Employee - Finance in New York, NY
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Havas Media full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Weekly happy hour
      Free snacks, coffee, cold brew, fruit, cereal
      2 Summer Fridays days off

      Cons

      Some managers are nice mine wasn't. They would yell and berate everyone on the team for the most minor infractions. I once got yelled at for my co-worker being late to a meeting even though he didn't report to me. They expected long hours for little pay and compensation and don't complain because they won't acknowledge it. They were routinely unfair, mean and had unrealistic expectations for everyone. It was the most toxic place I have ever worked.

      Advice to Management

      Listen to your employees and give them more freedom to do their job. If they fail to meet their goals then feel free to give advice. If they are reaching their goals then get off their backs.

      Havas Media Response

      Nov 13, 2018 – Chief Talent Officer

      Thank you for your feedback. At Havas, respect is one of our core values and we are sorry to hear you did not experience this. We will certainly share your feedback with the New York team.

    8. "Performance Media Specialist"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Havas Media full-time

      Pros

      Great benefits and time off. Good environment and smart coworkers

      Cons

      Long hours and not competitive salary

      Havas Media Response

      Nov 13, 2018 – Chief Talent Officer

      Thank you for your feedback and service to Havas! We are happy to hear you are enjoying all of the incredible things we have to offer our employees. We will be sure to share your feedback with our... More

    9. Helpful (2)

      "Chaotic and Political Leadership"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Havas Media full-time

      Pros

      A brand new office in an OK area

      Cons

      Difficult to get decisions from senior leaders, hard to distinguish who is in charge and ever changing environments based on politics.

      Advice to Management

      Clean house and develop ethics.

      Havas Media Response

      Nov 13, 2018 – Chief Talent Officer

      Thank you for your feedback. At Havas, we strive to create an environment of open communication between leaders and employees. We will be sure to share your feedback with our leadership team.

    10. Helpful (2)

      "Cliquey and Cultish"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Boston, MA
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Boston, MA
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I have been working at Havas Media full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      - Great location
      - Successful lower-level talent acquisition
      - most managers are flexible about vacation, days off, etc.

      Cons

      - Promotions based on longevity, not merit
      - It seems like mid-level planners are running most of the accounts while VPs are very out of touch with what's going on
      - President is surrounded by "yes" men and women that allow him to bully his way around the office

      Advice to Management

      Take a long look at everyone from the top down, and see who is actually carrying their own weight and providing value to their clients and the office.

      Havas Media Response

      Nov 13, 2018 – Chief Talent Officer

      Thank you for your feedback. We are sorry to hear you are not having a completely positive experience. Respect is one of our core values and we encourage you to share your concerns with your HR team.