Stay away! - Anonymous Employee Taoti Creative Employee Review

1.0
19 Sept 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Incredibly talented people. Hiring managers really do an amazing job at finding people who are phenomenal at what they do. I was always impressed with the work our team brought to the table. - My direct manager was invested in my growth. It was refreshing and the only reason I stayed at Taoti long after I knew I needed to get out.

Cons

- I echo so many of the cons said by others - terrible agency culture because of the misogynistic and toxic CEO... inappropriate comments, belittling, loyalty to profits over literally anything else, and a fake commitment to DEI. There's been insane turnover and it is unsurprising. I'm glad I got out when I did. - They do not walk the walk when it comes to investing in their people. They may say "do a great job and you'll advance and succeed here" but as someone else said - unless you get in with leadership, they'll BS ANY excuse they can to not actually promote from within so they don't have to pay you more. - Benefits, pay, and maternity/paternity leave are laughable. *Maybe* if Taoti was a phenomenal place to work, you could look past the "doing the bare minimum because of profits" approach but there are so many other decent agencies that ACTUALLY care about their people. Stay far away from any company that doesn't have a legitimate HR department and modern family leave policies - it's not 1996 anymore. - If you do join Taoti, do not, I repeat, do not go on the boat.

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5.0
16 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I’ve really enjoyed my time at Taoti Creative so far. It has a very different feel compared to larger corporate environments, much more boutique and hands-on. Your work is visible, and your contributions actually matter, which makes a big difference day to day. There’s also a strong sense of ownership across teams. People are expected to think critically, communicate, and problem solve rather than just follow a rigid process. If you’re someone who likes being involved and having your voice heard, it’s a great environment. Leadership is engaged and accessible at anytime. There’s a clear focus on delivering meaningful work for high-level, top-tier clients. It’s a place where you can grow quickly if you’re proactive. Someone left a review saying do not get on the boat, I'm here to say do get on the boat, this is just one of many perks at Taoti!

Cons

The popcorn machine is great, wish they made more at times!

1.0
2 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Strong client portfolio and exposure to large, complex projects Opportunity to operate independently with minimal oversight Talented individual contributors across dev, UX, and design

Cons

Leadership philosophy prioritizes hustle and output over structure, strategy, and employee sustainability Extremely high churn, particularly among roles working closely with leadership Inconsistent policies and unequal treatment across employees Little to no investment in internal systems (budgeting, approvals, feedback loops) Strategy and long-term thinking are undervalued or actively dismissed Culture described as collaborative does not match day-to-day reality Limited psychological safety; feedback mechanisms are absent or discouraged Recognition, compensation growth, and advancement opportunities are poor

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