Limited Creativity, Poor Production Value, Nightmare CEO - Anonymous employee D S Simon Employee Review

1.0
Dec 23, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

There are usually projects always coming in which keeps things moving. However, it's the same thing day after day. The office does have a nice studio and production resources but it's a shame the CEO and staff barely know how to use them. Major takeaways include big name brands to add to your resume and PR networking connections.

Cons

The overall production quality of client projects is embarrassing especially with the equipment the team has access to. Office morale is negative and the team is gossipy. Sick days/Vacation days don't exist so if you plan on not being in the office, plan on answering your phone. The turnover is extremely high and voluntary.

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5.0
Apr 17, 2024
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Pros

We have a fantastic group of people who care, are talented and fun to work with. We do good work.

Cons

For those who like to be in the office full time, we give people lots of flexibility. Basically be in the office when you have to be including when we on board new employees.

2.0
Nov 8, 2016
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

You work with some very talented and professional people. Most of them were great and became great friends. Good projects and assignments to work on. Great benefits, unlimited personal days (when you could take them) matching 401k and healthcare.

Cons

Stingy on salary pay and just about everything else. CEO is one of the worst micro managers in the business, is out of touch but still acts like he knows everything. The atmosphere he promotes is very negative and composed of favoritism. He doesn't respect and reward the talent he has leading to high turnover and low morale. At such a small firm (15-20 people) it seems very wrong to see almost 15 hirings, firings, layoffs and plain quitting within 1 year with only a handful of people being with the company for 5 years+. Considers himself a comedian and often tells very inappropriate jokes.

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