AKQA Amsterdam - Anonymous employee AKQA Employee Review

2.0
Nov 4, 2024
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

People. One very simple but strong reason I liked working there.

Cons

This company may initially offer several temporary contracts, but after the third, Dutch law typically requires a permanent position. Despite positive feedback on my performance, I was given another temporary contract with assurances of a promotion and raise in the next cycle. However, when the time came, I was informed that budget cuts due to industry challenges meant they couldn’t follow through. Shortly after, I learned that new hires had joined, possibly as a cost-saving measure. While this can be a good place for a few years, it’s important to be aware that the company operates on a ‘fast-paced’ model, frequently hiring and letting go of staff to manage costs. Although it presents a strong image of wealth and stability, this may not reflect the experience of short-term employees. Additionally, I encountered challenging management behavior early on, which was difficult to navigate and left a lasting impact on my experience.

Explore other reviews about AKQA

5.0
Mar 13, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

solid people, remote work, good work

Cons

company is a little lost at the moment. struggling with profitability

5.0
Jun 23, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The people are why you work there.

Cons

There were some rough hires before I left

See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All