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      Initiative

      Part of IPG Mediabrands

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      Good benefits, terrible pay and poor prospects for advancement - Associate Director Initiative Employee Review

      2.0
      Jun 26, 2025
      Associate director
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Some nice colleagues, good benefits (flexi leave, free lunch).

      Cons

      Getting an above-inflaction pay rise is nearly impossible. Promotions not based on merit, but on who has been waiting the longest. I've been told repeatedly that I meet the requirements of the job above my own, but there's no way to get a promotion approved and others in the team have been waiting longer. People keep leaving and aren't being replaced. Worload is currently extremely high. Some senior management have a tendency to promote and progress the careers of people that think/behave exactly like them.

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      5.0
      Aug 6, 2025
      Analyst
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Smart and hard-working co-workers with strong business intuition.

      Cons

      Manual work and lack of career growth

      2.0
      May 12, 2026
      Director client advice and management
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business outlook

      Pros

      Prior to the Omnicom takeover, employees had monthly wellness days,every conceivable public holiday off plus a full week in August off for employee appreciation and then between Xmas and New years the offices were closed. Salaries were satisfactory. They did try to staff teams accordingly, only to have them taken away.

      Cons

      vacation time and holiday time off is now downsized. Next to no remote employment. Back to office is 3 days and space in the offices is limited. Due to merger layoffs, more work for those who are left, and salaries are not as robust to lure new candidates. No warning on dept downsizing, they all say " I knew nothing"

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