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Unprofessional and boring company - Anonymous employee Burness Communications Employee Review

1.0
Jan 11, 2013
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Many of the younger people are fun and smart .

Cons

Many of the staff, especially the senior staff, pretend to be mission-driven and act like they care about global issues, but they don't really. The company likes to see itself on the same level as a nonprofit, saving the world with communications, but in reality, they are completely disconnected from people in the field who actually make a difference. Furthermore, they actually overcharge their clients, i.e. nonprofits, and the money goes directly to the owner of the company.

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5.0
Apr 21, 2024
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Pros

I've worked at some top organizations, and so far Burness has been the best place I've worked. The work is very meaningful and the range of clients and causes you get to work on is truly incredible. There is almost no cause/social issue that Burness hasn't had an impact on/worked on to some degree. Colleagues are kind, supportive, passionate people and there is no sense of unhealthy competition you find at other top workplaces/agencies. Overall, I'm grateful to be a part of this company and to be making a difference in a multitude of powerful ways.

Cons

Agency work is demanding across-the-board, and Burness is no exception. We all work on a variety of clients and juggling them, as well as communication among colleagues across the variety of projects we work on, requires skill and patience. However, unlike other agencies, I believe Burness is close to the top when it comes to not expecting too much, and allowing us time and space to grow. I know firsthand from others working at top agencies how much companies can unrealistically demand of their people, and think Burness strikes a good balance between these extremes - and they are always trying to improve.

4.0
Jun 27, 2025
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Pros

The company has got some really talented individuals who are great to work with and learn from. Issue areas are meaningful as well.

Cons

No major cons that I can think of.

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