Vantaggi
Obviously anyone's employment experience can vary based on who his/her manager is, which practice he/she works in, etc. But the company is helmed by people who are not just smart, but humble enough to stay curious about how best to evolve - and strive to stay ahead of the curve. That helps all of us. I personally am managed by someone who is fully focused on output and results, and therefor is never paternalistic toward those on his team. I feel trusted to make the call to work remotely, take time to handle a family/health/personal matter, etc should the need arise. I'm managed by someone who thanks me for my efforts on a regular basis. My view is I'm not a volunteer, I get paid to do this - but it's affirming to be thanked. Having worked in startups and a non-profit, it's a huge pro to have a decent amount of resources for taking care of the little/basic things. I don't have to fill out a form in triplicate to get car service for a video crew, for example. Opportunity to learn a lot from some of the best in the business - not just from a PR/agency background, but from digital, and in particular from a diverse range of industries from which Weber Shandwick recruits: big media, editorial, broadcast, filmmakers, tech brains, startup vets, etc. Opportunity to gain experience in global work, and learn from incredible teams around the world. Opportunity to work on some of the world's most iconic brands. Diversity is a very real priority for senior management. Personally, I observe very little politics or drama in my day-to-day work. It's refreshing not to deal with avoidable personality issues. Company is growing and not taking its leading status for granted. I feel secure here. Pretty cushy gig in terms of benefits, perks, etc. People leave Weber Shandwick and frequently come back when they realize how good they had it here. The grass really isn't greener if we're talking other agencies. Look at the numbers - the 'boomerangs' come back for good reasons. I constantly try to find employment opportunities at Weber Shandwick for friends and contacts. That says it all.
Svantaggi
Tight quarters in NY - flip-side of huge growth. Frequent emails to all staff about time entry tend to have a parental, authoritarian tone that's not appropriate for communicating with adult professionals.
