Avantages
-Learned a lot through autonomy and learning the hard way. -Worked on a variety of clients and types of projects. Gained a range of experience. -Truly enjoyed working with team members; they are genuine and talented. -The agency provides high quality artwork and services - proud of that.
Inconvénients
-Culture of fear - management uses fear to try to motivate rather than benefits and incentives. -Lack of communication - usually did not know where my performance stood. When I did receive feedback it was mostly negative. -Unclear and unreasonable expectations that continuously change. -Processes changed often, without proper communication to staff. Changes did not improve issues, only made it more frustrating because management didn’t take time to listen to staff. -Teams work in silos under different management styles. -No clear or consistent understanding of the agency’s brand or values across the company. -Poor decisions made based on favoritism and family relationships. -Low morale because of management’s effect on staff. -No proper HR department. This makes situations very confusing and difficult when it comes to time off and personnel issues. -No respect for work/life balance. -Unsatisfactory benefits - have to bargain for time off and it could be taken away on short notice because of management’s plans. -Expected to work long hours with no extra compensation or recognition. -No sick or personal days. -No annual reviews given after 2 years of employment. -No guarantee of a compensation review/increase - even when you get a review, you have to fight to get it scheduled. Not timely or consistent.