Pros
ROI Revolution has stepped up in many ways during a challenging 2020, showing just how much it cares about its employees. The company swiftly closed its office in March when COVID-19 cases were on the rise, and ensured that all employees had IT equipment to work from home. It has since opened the office back up on a limited and voluntary basis, allowing for employees to make the right decision for themselves and their families. ROI has also rolled out generous benefits this year including increased PTO, increased WFH (pre-COVID), and company-paid short-term and long-term disability. In a year when many companies have implemented hiring freezes, cut benefits, or held back on promotions/merit increases, ROI has added these benefits and rolled out promotions/merit increases; that generosity is not lost on me. The company has also launched many mental health initiatives to ensure employees are taking care of themselves. I have always been pleased with the way ROI supports and cares for its employees, but this year has shown me that it is a company that lives by its core values in both the good and challenging times.
Cons
While the company has been extremely transparent about its reopening plans, I would welcome a more defined timeline for reopening as soon as that clarity is possible. I understand that COVID-19 cases are on the rise and that there isn't much predictability at the moment, but as soon as there is more predictability, I'd appreciate a specific update.
Pros
ROI has an incredibly positive and supportive culture. Across every team I’ve worked with, people are consistently kind, intelligent, collaborative, and genuinely invested in helping each other succeed. The level of talent across the organization is motivating because you’re surrounded by experts who care deeply about producing great work. Leadership is exceptionally transparent and thoughtful. There’s a strong level of communication and clarity around company goals, decisions, and expectations, which creates a lot of trust across the organization. The company also places a strong emphasis on growth and development. We have a dedicated Client Services Learning & Development Manager who creates trainings based on current trends in the digital marketing space and real challenges teams are actively navigating, which makes the learning opportunities feel relevant and practical. Work life balance is another major positive. Employees start with four weeks of PTO, which increases with tenure, and the company has core working hours from 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM. Most teams typically work around 40 to 45 hours per week. The hybrid schedule is also a great benefit. Teams are in office 2 to 3 days a week, which allows for collaboration and relationship building while still offering flexibility to work remotely. The office environment has great energy, and there are plenty of opportunities to connect with coworkers through weekly catered lunches, happy hours, and team events.
Cons
The company hires exceptionally strong talent, which creates a high standard of excellence and accountability across teams. The environment is fast paced, with an expectation that employees take ownership, stay proactive, and consistently produce high quality work. It’s great for individuals who thrive in collaborative, high performing environments, but it may feel challenging for those who prefer a slower pace or need more structure around prioritization and time management.
Pros
Working at ROI Revolution has many positives, particularly the culture of collaboration. You never feel like you’re on an island because there is always excellent brainstorming and resource support available. The peer-to-peer support is outstanding, and it is incredibly motivating to work alongside fellow problem-solvers who share a consistent drive to deliver excellent work for our clients. Additionally, despite being an agency, the work-life balance here is actually been really wonderful the last several years - I think this is largely due to improvements in how client portfolios and team sizes are set. I also have to shout out our admin team for providing wonderful office perks, and our HR team, who are incredibly supportive, accessible, and genuinely helpful.
Cons
Agency life naturally comes with occasional high-pressure periods, and the intensity can vary depending on the client and how they're performing. At times, some members of Senior Leadership may get more directly involved with specific accounts, which can create extra urgency or require some additional lift from the team. That said, the support and collaboration across the organization helps those moments feel manageable.
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