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    Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness Reviews

    Updated 7 December 2018
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    Pros

    • "People, Pay, Benefits, Work / Life Balance" (in 10 reviews)

    • "Medicus is about the people who work here" (in 4 reviews)

    Cons

    • "It is a huge challenge to maintain a healthy work/life balance" (in 3 reviews)

    • "There will be some long hours, but you're working with great folks" (in 3 reviews)

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    1. Featured Review

      "Fun agency committed to improvement"

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      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      SSW has a passion for improvement & change towards the future. The entire agency gearing up for the office move with a positive attitude is proof of that. Folks that have positive energy go a long way here, including the leadership team.

      Cons

      Leadership could be more involved in the day to day, not sure they really have their ear to the ground.

    2. "People are great! But...."

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness full-time

      Pros

      The people. They are culturally diverse, intellectually as well. People are kind, respectful, fun, hip, creative and smart...from Managing Director to PMs! Relationships may vary but you make LOTS of friends!!

      The culture: it's fun, lively, aware, social, and friendly.

      Creative opportunities: If you have an open mind and varied interests, you can find quite a bit of opportunities to be creative or find niches to contribute creatively.

      Learning opportunities: There are many learning opportunities within the Publicis Health network through regularly scheduled offerings.

      Cons

      It is a huge challenge to maintain a healthy work/life balance. I've accepted that this is not a reality in advertising. If you are looking/expecting a "normal" 9-5 job...look elsewhere.

      The brand new open office plan will need to be assessed in terms of productivity, communication and collaboration.

      No additional monetary compensation for outstanding performers.

      A new business team is formulating but needs to continue and evolve into a solid functioning unit. This unit/team needs a solid process in place on how to tackle new business pitches/RFPs.

      Advice to Management

      A new business team is formulating but needs to continue and evolve into a solid functioning unit. This unit/team needs a solid process in place on how to tackle new business pitches/RFPs.

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    3. "It's been a great ride so far - from interview to now"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Copywriter in New York, NY (US)
      Current Employee - Copywriter in New York, NY (US)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great creative leadership and mentors

      Awesome benefits

      Doesn't feel like your run of the mill ad agency where everyone is stressed and stays until midnight every day - people actually look happy at their desks

      Good energy flow

      Cons

      I'm new, so can't think of any right now. And while I'm sure there will be rough patches, I do feel that all of the pros will be enough to shadow any negativity, or at least make it bearable

    4. "Impressive recruiting team"

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      Current Employee - Art Supervisor
      Current Employee - Art Supervisor
      Recommends

      I have been working at Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness full-time

      Pros

      Some of the nicest people of the Pharma Industry work here!

      Cons

      Still don't have enough information to judge

    5. "Recruiting and Onboarding"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Copywriter in New York, NY (US)
      Current Employee - Copywriter in New York, NY (US)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      The recruitment process at Saatchi Wellness was a good experience. The HR team was quick to respond to e-mails, and were honest and forthcoming about expectations. Onboarding was quick as well.

      Cons

      I can't really say at this point. Sometimes the sun is really bright, but luckily, there are blinds.

    6. "Creative"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Creative | Art
      Former Employee - Creative | Art
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness full-time (More than 5 years)

      Pros

      The CCO Kathy Delaney, the incredible production studio, and dedicated creatives. Their dedication to fostering creative projects for social good is inspiring, and open to all who want to do something they believe in.

      Cons

      It's not so much a "con" more than to succeed you need to be self-driven. Some of the team doesn't realize the potential they can rise to - and opts to check-out.

      Advice to Management

      Management has a clear vision, and welcomes feedback. My advice for someone interviewing or working their now is get on their calendar and be active in helping the agency be what you want.

    7. Helpful (10)

      "No loyalty, Punished for being good at your job, VERY political"

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      Former Employee - Creative
      Former Employee - Creative
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      there were some wonderful people I met when I worked there. They all left in droves, once management started changing and everything was restructured,

      Cons

      - high school tattle-tale environment
      - youre punished if youre good at handling multiple things at once-- they'll make you do everything
      - harsh, threatening treatment when you decide to resign

      Advice to Management

      Be kind to your employees, who put their heart sweat and tears into this agency. We only ever wanted to do what was best for the company and brands. Leaving to try something else doesn't mean we deserve to be treated like a new enemy.

      Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness Response

      18 May 2018 – Managing Director

      Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. We are sorry to hear your experience at SSW did not match our intention of being a great place to work. We agree that we have some of the most... More

    8. "Project Manager"

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      • Senior Management
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      I had to write at least 5 words. There is nothing positive

      Cons

      The most unorganized, discombobulated agency to ever work with. Seems like they never are on the same page with one another, they like to throw others under the bus.

      Advice to Management

      I highly suggest that your people start communicating better with one another as well as with their "partners".

    9. Helpful (1)

      "Good place to grow, and look to find your professional self within."

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      • Work/Life Balance
      • Culture & Values
      • Career Opportunities
      • Comp & Benefits
      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Senior Art Director in New York, NY (US)
      Former Employee - Senior Art Director in New York, NY (US)
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Lots of allowance to lead the project
      No Micromanagement
      Good Mentors
      HR and Direct Manager truly care about you an your well being.
      Exceptional Benefits Package ( rare to find at agency companies )
      Very generous time off.

      Cons

      Big corporate firm syndrome. Some messages get lost a bit, do to a sheer size of the Publicis Network. Slower to catch up with digital trends. Waterfall effect in project management system is a bit antiquated. It would be good to start to experiment with agile, scrum and other sprint methodologies to speed up the flow of the assignment for everyone on the team.

      Advice to Management

      I feel some employees fall through the cracks; while others work very late.
      I did not always understand the brief fully. Something to kindly consider of making insights easier to understand for bigger idea conceptualization.

      For creative management. Will there be a system or technique of how to properly kick off a concepting session? It would be great for Jr. Art Directors to learn, and for SSW to get most out of their valuable assets which is their employees.

    10. Helpful (1)

      "Great Company Culture"

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      • Comp & Benefits
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      Disapproves of CEO

      I have been working at Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness full-time

      Pros

      The staff creates a wonderful company culture.

      Cons

      Lack of transparency among leadership.

      Advice to Management

      Increase communication transparency.

      Saatchi & Saatchi Wellness Response

      19 Jan 2018 – Managing Director

      Thank you for the great review! We agree that the culture is pretty amazing and truly appreciate your feedback regarding transparency. Currently, we have monthly agency meetings focusing on... More