William Reed reviews

3.7

81% would recommend to a friend

(97 total reviews)

Tracy De Groose

Not enough data to show CEO approval

72% positive business outlook

William Reed has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 97 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The William Reed employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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97 reviews
2.0
Mar 6, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

After 3 years, not a lot- with promises being made for changes & nothing is yet to come to fruition

Cons

Over the past few years, there has been little visible progress despite repeated promises of change. Initiatives around collaboration, diversity, and inclusion often feel more performative than meaningful, with departments appearing to focus on ticking boxes rather than driving real improvements. Additionally, ongoing discussions about office moves for well over a year without clear updates have created uncertainty for employees. There is a noticeable lack of progression within the organization, with many senior staff having remained in the same roles for 20+ years and appearing resistant to change or new ideas. HR support feels largely absent and often lacks clarity on basic processes, with even simple employment law practices not consistently applied at WR. Overall, the workplace culture is poor, with reports of bullying behavior not being adequately addressed. Again it’s just tick boxes and percentages.

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William Reed Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share such detailed feedback. We’re sorry to hear that your experience over the past few years has not reflected the progress and people first culture we are working towards. We recognise the importance of turning commitments into meaningful change, and we know there is more to do to ensure this is felt consistently across the business. We are actively focusing on improving development opportunities, strengthening leadership capability and building a more inclusive and supportive environment for all colleagues. We take concerns around culture and people processes seriously, and continue to use employee feedback, including engagement surveys, to inform where we need to take action. If you would be open to sharing more about your experience, we would welcome further conversation at hr.team@wrbm.com.
3.0
Jan 30, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The company have a diverse set of business facing publications, products and services, covering hospitality, food, events,pharmaceuticals etc

Cons

A very silos company, with poor communication between divisions and departments

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William Reed Response
2d
Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We would be grateful if you could share more about your experience and how we could improve. If you have any further feedback you are happy to provide, or if there is anything else you would like to talk to us about, please email us at hr.team@wrbm.com.
4.0
Dec 31, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Friendly colleagues, work life balance

Cons

Nothing I can think of apart from salary

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William Reed Response
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Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback. We appreciate your input and are happy to hear you enjoyed your experience here at William Reed. If you have any further feedback to share, or if there is anything else you would like to talk to us about, please email us at hr.team@wrbm.com.
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