Current Employee - Anonymous Employeein Ottawa, ON
Recommends
Positive Outlook
Approves of CEO
I have been working at McMillan full-time for more than a year
Pros
The culture is inviting, friendly and family-like. No-one has an ego or bad attitude. New hires seem to be vetted at the door for cultural mesh.
Cons
Some teams need to work MUCH harder than others (due to client demands or resource shortages, or both), which for sure is draining. Its ok once in a while, but if it becomes the new norm it will take its toll and may be contributing to departures.
Advice to Management
Keep up the wonderful incentives and internal team empowerment you're doing. I'm extremely grateful to be part of the McMillan family.
I worked at McMillan full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
The agency was founded in 1996. So it is young enough to be fresh, exciting and open to new ideas. But it is established enough to have a solid HR function, well-trained and supportive managers, and an excellent work-life balance. As an agency, the clients' needs can often tip that balance during busy times but the agency is very accommodating to balance things out appropriately. It is a very fun, laid-back yet professional environment. And with clients across the US and Europe, there are opportunities for more global exposure--and from time to time, travel.
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Cons
The only cons I can think of are actually consistent with any creative agency of that size (80 people, +/-). Internal communication can be challenging and the inherent 'tension' that can exist between clients and creative pops up now and again.
Advice to Management
Continue to nurture the amazing culture that exists. Develop talent from within the ranks.
McMillan
Employee Review
"Surprisingly edgy agency in such a sleepy city"
I have been working at McMillan full-time for more than a year
Pros
The culture is inviting, friendly and family-like. No-one has an ego or bad attitude. New hires seem to be vetted at the door for cultural mesh.
Cons
Some teams need to work MUCH harder than others (due to client demands or resource shortages, or both), which for sure is draining. Its ok once in a while, but if it becomes the new norm it will take its toll and may be contributing to departures.
Advice to Management
Keep up the wonderful incentives and internal team empowerment you're doing. I'm extremely grateful to be part of the McMillan family.
Other Employee Reviews
"Unique, supportive and well-balanced culture"
I worked at McMillan full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
The agency was founded in 1996. So it is young enough to be fresh, exciting and open to new ideas. But it is established enough to have a solid HR function, well-trained and supportive managers, and an excellent work-life balance. As an agency, the clients' needs can often tip that balance during busy times but the agency is very accommodating to balance things out appropriately. It is a very fun, laid-back yet professional environment. And with clients across the US and Europe, there are opportunities for more global exposure--and from time to time, travel.
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The only cons I can think of are actually consistent with any creative agency of that size (80 people, +/-). Internal communication can be challenging and the inherent 'tension' that can exist between clients and creative pops up now and again.
Advice to Management
Continue to nurture the amazing culture that exists. Develop talent from within the ranks.
"Amazing"
I worked at McMillan
Pros
At McMillan they take cancer very seriously
Cons
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Advice to Management
Drink less coffee
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