No work life balance the higher you get - Vice President Edelman Employee Review

3.0
Dec 31, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Best in class clients, colleagues and capabilities to do the best comms work; opportunity to do not just account work but also run a business - forecasting, profitability and prospecting.

Cons

No balance - if you’re a high achiever and strong performer, you’re run ragged. That also doesn’t equal fast track to growth: other lower performers get moved along at similar pace to “retain” talent.

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Edelman Response
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Thanks for your review. It's nice to see a nod to the business of the business experience that working here can bring and I'm glad you're pleased with the type of work and colleagues you have. I agree that when you do great work, MORE people will want MORE of it. I hope you'll take seriously our sincere desire for employees to focus on your personal wellness, which includes balance. Through our Livewell initiative you'll find a bunch of resources that may help you define a workable version of balance that is meaningful to you, and will likely include some personal boundary setting. I know this is so much easier said than done, especially if you're ambitious, but everyone needs down time and routine rejuvenation; I hope some of our resources help you find yours. Maria O'Keeffe, Executive Director, US HR

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