Used to be good place - Manager BDP Quadrangle Employee Review

1.0
Oct 17, 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Wine and cheese and week off for Christmas break. Talented, creative teams at the non-management levels. Some genuinely passionate individuals who care about doing their best. The office space and collaborative environment used to make it enjoyable to work here.

Cons

Low compensation compared to market, salaries haven’t kept pace with industry standards or inflation. Dirty politics and favoritism heavily influence promotions and recognition. Merit and performance often take a back seat. Lack of career growth opportunities; ambitious staff quickly hit a ceiling. BDP’s takeover has eroded Quadrangle’s original culture, benefits, autonomy, and values that made it special are being stripped away. Leadership lacks direction and humility, some Principals are driven more by ego than business acumen or staff development. Decisions from the top feel disconnected from reality and have hurt morale across the studio.

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5.0
Mar 14, 2021
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Great company culture and room for growth, well organized firm

Cons

a bit farther from downtown

1.0
May 8, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Some team members are supportive on an individual level.

Cons

I would strongly caution anyone considering joining this company. There are serious cultural and management issues that make it a difficult and, at times, demoralizing place to work. There is a clear pattern of bias within HR, where complaints are not handled fairly or objectively. Instead of fostering a safe and respectful workplace, concerns are often dismissed or reframed in ways that shift blame onto those raising them. This creates an environment where employees feel discouraged from speaking up. If you voice disagreement or raise concerns, you risk being labeled as “toxic” or “difficult,” which can negatively impact your reputation internally. Management practices are inconsistent and often ineffective, allowing disrespectful behavior to go unchecked. When issues are reported, they are frequently minimized or written off as interpersonal conflict rather than addressed meaningfully. Layoffs are handled in a particularly impersonal and, at times, insensitive manner. Communication is minimal, and there appears to be little regard for the dignity of affected employees. In some cases, follow-up communication—such as requests for personal belongings or necessary documentation—goes unanswered. Additionally, administrative processes such as issuing Records of Employment (ROEs) are not handled reliably (wrong information is inputted) creating further stress for individuals who are already dealing with job loss.

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