Pros
• Broad exposure to a variety of clients, industries, and workstreams. • Remote-friendly work environment with distributed teams. • Wellness and internet stipends are offered. • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options available. • Vision, short-term disability, and basic life insurance are provided at no additional cost.
Cons
• Ongoing restructuring and layoffs have created instability, particularly at the junior and mid-level tiers. This has impacted morale and continuity. • There is a noticeable disconnect between investment in senior leadership growth and investment in early-career talent development. • Career growth is positioned as a strength, but onboarding, role clarity, and specialization paths are often unclear. Many roles function as generalist support without a defined progression plan. • Resource allocation frequently spans multiple accounts and managers, leading to competing priorities, inefficient communication, and inconsistent expectations. • Work-life balance can be challenging. Leadership expectations around availability, responsiveness, and last-minute requests are often misaligned with sustainable workloads. • Organizational structure and brand identity across affiliated agencies are not always clearly communicated, leading to internal confusion around reporting lines and representation. • Cultural initiatives and internal events lack consistency and follow-through, which diminishes their intended impact. • Benefits are below market for the industry, particularly health insurance costs and retirement plan vesting timelines.