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Growth at multiple levels - Manager Mutant Communications Employee Review

5.0
29 Nov 2022
Recommend
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Pros

I've been pushed but supported to develop as a professional in more ways than I can count. Smart goal setting and regular check ins have made it clear what I need to improve on and I've felt supported as I develop and grow in the business. They are proactive in supporting with career opportunity. Everyone makes mistakes at times and Mutant is the sort of place that handles them as learning opportunities. They will put support and training around you until you improve. I have been in work places where managers will scold or belittle you for mistakes and this is so much better. When I have had personal home difficulties they have been helpful and have treated it with empathy. They still expect results but they will be flexible and will give extra support as needed. Mutant has grown lots in the past few years and the profile of clients has grown lots. I've had exposure to working on some of the top brands alongside some kick-ass colleagues. The team. I've never felt this connection in a workplace before. You don't have to be everyones friend but you also can't really help it as they are all so genuine and welcoming. And while I don't know them all but it seems like they have the same culture in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Cons

Honestly nothing I can really write home about. At times it can get busy or stressful but never in a sustained way that feels unbearable. If I have a busy couple of months management will often flag it with me and proactively help to lighten the load.

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Mutant Communications Response
3y
Hey there fellow Mutant, Thank you for your kind review! As you know here at Mutant, we put our employees and their well-being first and glad to hear that it has worked out well for you. We hope to see you grow with Mutant in the many years to come :)

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5.0
3 May 2026
Anonymous employee
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CEO approval
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Pros

Great culture and brands to work for. With all the layoffs at other agencies - it seems promising to have new wins and growth here. Management seems to be more hands on than in other agencies which is nice to see. Many opportunities to learn and grow your career here.

Cons

It’s definitely challenging and fast paced - with global clients that expect only the best. Some late nights or weekend events expected with client events.

1.0
17 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

flexible hours and hybrid work

Cons

country manager micromanages a lot although she never does the actual work. We have to follow her way (even when it’s not what client wants) or we’ll get a write-up for insubordination. Sometimes a deck takes 2 months to review with her constantly changing her mind revising and theres no clear direction. Favoritism exists because there’s one director who’s always taking MC and leaves every other week, and likes to throw her juniors under the bus when problems are due to her bad project planning and lack of guidance. She’s been here for 5 years+ so if you know how to schmooze for that long without doing actual work, you’ll be fine. This company punishes efficient dedicated workers with more work. If there’s no business, you’ll end up doing work outside of your scope like admin work or deliverables for another department, which can’t be in your favor if you’re looking to grow your career.

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Mutant Communications Response
2mo
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We take concerns like these seriously. We understand how important clear direction, consistent feedback, and timely decisions are for teams to do their work well. Over the past few months, we have been working to set clearer expectations upfront and improve how we review and approve work so teams can move faster and with more confidence. At the same time, we want to acknowledge that periods of high workload - especially across multiple markets and large projects - can create pressure at times on teams and leaders alike. During these periods, there are often factors behind the scenes (including resourcing shifts, leadership responsibilities and more) that may not always be visible day-to-day, but are actively managed to keep work moving and clients supported. We take feedback around fairness seriously. Expectations apply across all levels, and we place strong emphasis on recognising consistent contribution. We regularly review how work is allocated and supported to ensure this remains fair and balanced across the team, and will always step in to help support team members when they need to take leave. That said, if something does feel unclear or unfair, we strongly encourage team members to raise it directly through our internal channels. Specific feedback allows us to address issues constructively and ensure the right context is understood on both sides. Thank you again for your feedback. It helps us continue improving how we work, communicate, and support our teams. - Lina
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