Great workplace BUT not great for your career* - Anonymous employee The Orchard Employee Review

3.0
8 Dec 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great work environment: - colleagues are superb and fun to work with - beer on tap (occasionally) - well-designed open concept office space

Cons

*Career growth is limited: - you need to be 'in' with the core group of employees who are friends if you want to advance (assuming performance is good) - there is little room for growth - only if you are manager-level or in IT/development could you get a decent computer to work on (cannot use your own) - work can easily be done at home but you cannot; only if you are special can you do it (see first line) - pay and pay raises are imited, very limited; huge gap in salary ranges between managers and everyone else

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5.0
30 May 2025
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Pros

Great schedule, fast-paced, amazing office culture, catered lunch.

Cons

Lots of meetings, interesting building setup.

2.0
30 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You get to work on high-profile projects for major artists in a great NYC office. The environment is flexible, the dogs are a plus, and lunch is catered twice a week. Most of the staff are talented, hardworking, and genuinely nice people. It’s a "cool" place to be on the surface, but the cultural issues (lack of promotions and favoritism) run deep. See below.

Cons

Employee satisfaction plummeted in March 2025 as the fallout from restructuring and layoffs soured the organizational culture. This decline is fueled by high KPI pressure and a lack of clear career progression; even high performers of several years face stagnant growth. Operational efficiency is further hindered by "low-value" work, such as creating pitch decks for clients with a history of non-engagement. Furthermore, a lack of boundaries with demanding clients has led to chronic unpaid overtime. Most concerning is a perceived culture of favoritism, where opportunities and rewards are distributed based on personal bias rather than merit, deeply undermining team morale.

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