Mixed Bag Environment - Consultant Interbrand Employee Review

3.0
May 8, 2013
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Strong client list, always learning something new, challenging projects, handful of teammates who are intelligent, hard-working and always going the extra mile.

Cons

Maintaining work egos gets exhausting. Ego Service Controller is an unofficial role of every employee from junior to senior level. Watch out for the ones who think it is your honor and privilege to work for them. Career Advancement - Management loves to talk about it. However, there is no sort of plan behind it. Expect blank stares or mixed messages when asking about your career track within the company even if your performance evaluation goes well. Directors, Executive Directors, the NY CEO and HR are all clearly in disagreement about what career development means at Interbrand. Collectively, they send the message it's easier for the company to have employees leave and bring in new hires than support current employees' careers. 

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CEO approval
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Pros

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Cons

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3.0
Mar 18, 2026
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CEO approval
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Pros

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Cons

-Lots of change and many rounds of layoffs in the last year+ -Many big-egoed senior leaders who are difficult to work with and do not care about team's development -Projects can become very rinse and repeat; ultimately most clients have the same fundamental brand problems -Recent austerity measures due to IPG acquisition + internal politics = VERY slow to promote people -Once you reach a certain level, your growth maxes out unless you are buddies with the CEO and able to get into a global leadership position -Mandated 3 days/week in-office for ALL employees regardless of role, situation, or location

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