Poor management communication and low pay - Event Manager emap Employee Review

1.0
Jun 17, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Friendly and supportive colleagues make day-to-day work enjoyable.

Cons

Poor communication from management and leadership. Very few clear processes, meaning people often make things up as they go along. The company is so large that it can feel like nobody really takes ownership or cares about the success of individual brands. Outdated ways of working across the business. Old systems and slow IT support that make simple tasks more difficult than they need to be. Low salaries compared to similar roles elsewhere. Struggles to attract and keep good people because pay and progression aren't competitive. High staff turnover means teams are often stretched and valuable knowledge is lost. Change happens very slowly (if at all), even when problems are obvious.

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3.0
Aug 3, 2015
Anonymous intern
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Pros

My intern supervisor was fantastic as was her immediate team, there were fun events to engage with coworkers and people in the industry

Cons

No interaction outside of 2-3 people, not a cohesive work environment, staff feel overworked and unhappy which leads to high turnover which I noticed immediately, no room to advance, could be catty

4
2.0
Jun 19, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Good work-life balance. -Hybrid working policy with two days working from home. -Positive social initiatives, including the annual summer party. -Generally supportive colleagues

Cons

-Salaries are significantly below market rates and are a major concern for employee retention and morale. -Lack of organisational structure, resulting in unclear processes and inconsistent decision-making. -Weak leadership and management, with insufficient direction, accountability, and long-term planning. -High staff turnover and limited retention of experienced employees. -The company's focus appears to be on short-term survival rather than sustainable growth, innovation, or investment in its people. -Limited opportunities for career progression and professional development.

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