A Typical Mid-Sized Agency with Cliquey Leadership - Client Partner Open Partners Employee Review

2.0
Mar 7, 2025
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Pros

Client-Focused Approach – If you're a client, Open Partners will go above and beyond to meet expectations. The team is highly dedicated to delivering strong results and executing campaigns effectively. Mid-Sized Agency Benefits – As a mid-sized agency, they have decent resources and some talented individuals who genuinely care about their work. Opportunities for Growth (If You’re in the Right Circle) – Those who manage to navigate the internal cliques can find career progression,

Cons

Cliquey and Political Culture – The agency has a clear in-group, making it difficult for newcomers or those outside the core leadership’s favourites to progress. Ego-Driven Leadership – The leadership team is more concerned with their own image and status than fostering a supportive environment for employees. Staff Well-Being is Secondary to Clients – While clients are treated as the top priority, employees often feel like an afterthought, expected to overdeliver without real investment. Standard Mid-Sized Agency Issues – Open Partners lacks the agility of a startup but also doesn’t have the structure of a larger firm. It operates in the awkward middle

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Open Partners Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share your experience. We’re pleased to hear you recognised our commitment to delivering for clients and the dedication of our team. We also appreciate your candid reflections on areas where we can improve. Feedback like this is valuable as we continue to evolve our culture and ways of working. We're actively working on ensuring all team members feel supported, heard, and have access to meaningful growth opportunities—regardless of role or tenure. We're proud of the progress we've made, and we know there's always more to do.

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5.0
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Pros

Working at Open Partners has been a fantastic experience so far, it's by far the best job I've ever had and I feel part of something exciting, cutting-edge - we are really at the forefront of our industry. The company is growing quickly and it's opening up all sorts of opportunities to get stuck in to test yourself and grow your career. Everyone is kind, collaborative, and it's clear their staff is up their with clients as one of the most important stakeholder groups. Other pros: Flexible working hours Friendly and sociable culture Excellent exposure to latest tools, technology, and innovation in the advertising industry Great clients and benefits Lovely office environment - modern, accessible by public transport, great on-site cafe

Cons

No cons to report, the agency has been incredibly supportive since I started the role. There is a lot of working from home which I personally find to be a huge perk but some may find a bit isolating, however the office is always open to use.

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