Terrible, terrible, terrible leadership - Senior Vice President Edelman Employee Review

1.0
Nov 19, 2014
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Pros

This company used to be well-run, efficient, profitable, and equitable to employees. In the past it was a meritocracy that produced high-quality, innovative, and truly insightful guidance to clients. With the leadership changes that began with the hiring of Steve Lombardo, this all ended.

Cons

Beginning with the hiring of Steve Lombardo as "Global CEO" the wheels began to come off this company, and judging by the other recent reviews, that downward trajectory has continued. Aimless leadership, changes in corporate structure that were for the sake of change alone, and a toxic culture were reasons why, after nine years and a successful career at the company, I left and have never looked back.

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The pace can be a lot, and the work can feel reactive at times. Priorities shift quickly and roles often expand beyond the original scope without always having clear boundaries, title growth, or compensation changes. Career growth is possible, but you often have to advocate for it yourself. Overall, Edelman can be a great place to grow if you are adaptable, organized, and comfortable with ambiguity. It works best when you have strong leaders, clear expectations, and support around workload and growth. That last part is impossible to control, so may the odds be in your favor.

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