Weber Shandwick Reviews

Current Employee – been working at Weber Shandwick full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Strong agency with a great client roster.

Cons – Poor compensation. Not the best work-life balance. Same as any agency.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Weber Shandwick full-time for less than a year

Pros – really enjoyed colleagues. Personalities and interests are similar throughout the office

Cons – terrible salary. Programs were usually extensions of American clients. Not very active in new business at the time

Advice to Senior Management – build credibility for better clients and bigger budgets

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Weber Shandwick as an intern for less than a year

Pros – Very comfortable and laid back work environment, every employee seems to be happy with what they are doing on a day to day basis. Lots of interaction with executives, even as an intern. Everyone's voice is heard and other employees are more than willing to share their expertise.

Cons – Work was based on what clients needed, so sometimes the work day could be very slow.

Advice to Senior Management – Keep it up and continue with the interactions of everyone in the office.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Weber Shandwick as an intern for less than a year

Pros – Great experience, great work environment, friendly employees.

Cons – Nothing negative to say, Overall great experience.

Advice to Senior Management – N/A

Current Employee – been working at Weber Shandwick full-time for more than 3 years

Pros – Very collaborative company with solid credentials in all practice areas--healthcare, technology, public affairs, consumer and of course digital which has amazing talent and creds. Senior team is committed to the company's success and that of its employees. Excellent clients.

Cons – Cannot think of any downside except better compensation although everyone says that. Build a greater presence in the marketplace.

Advice to Senior Management – Keep up the good work.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Weber Shandwick full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Diverse clientele, exciting projects, great benefits, fun atmosphere - always a reason to celebrate something.

Cons – Promotions were given to managers "friends" not really qualified for the position. Volume of work was unmanageable. Not a lot of room for advancement.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Weber Shandwick full-time for less than a year

Pros – This environment is very vibrant and full of life. Has a strong individuality towards workers and growth potential. Everyone is very helpful.

Cons – I haven't experience any at this time.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Weber Shandwick full-time for more than a year

Pros – Great brands and terrific global brand name
Lots of regional work
Intelligent clients
VERY smart people and account servicing teams - consultants are able to work to drive key accounts forward

Cons – Senior management is completely out of touch with the needs of staff members
Salaries and promotions are slow
Lack of recognition of work executed by teams and/or individual employees
Poor communication

Advice to Senior Management – You need to start listening to the staff. Right now, there are a many unhappy people in the office who aren't expressing their opinions as they don't feel that there is an appropriate forum to share their opinions and they're feeling jaded by the culture. You need to change it, or you're going to see ALOT of people leave.

No, I would not recommend this company to a friend

Current Employee – been working at Weber Shandwick full-time for more than 7 years

Pros – Top notch talent, focused on results.

Cons – Usually very fast paced, but occasionally can seem a bit bureaucratic.

Advice to Senior Management – Continue recruiting and retaining top talent.

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend – I'm optimistic about the outlook for this company

Former Employee – worked at Weber Shandwick as an intern for less than a year

Pros – reputable firm, down-to-earth colleagues, big-name clients. Holistic learning is ensured as you will undertake multiple specialisations. very dynamic and fast-moving environment.

Cons – long hours with with relatively little pay. work at the starting level can be extremely mundane/administrative in general. high stress levels due to fast-paced work

Advice to Senior Management – keep being down-to-earth and approachable! because of the company's size, need to look out for concerns of newer employees more

Yes, I would recommend this company to a friend