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Edelman Company Culture
Edelman Culture
This score is derived from employee ratings & reviews3.3/5
Edelman's Overall Culture is rated C
Top Rated Culture Dimensions
CEO Rating
BManager
BEnvironment
B-Perks & Benefits
B-Outlook
B-Edelman CEO
Top 25%Top 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Richard Edelman
72 /100
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Diversity at Edelman
Bottom 35%Bottom 35% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
C-
Diverse employees at Edelman have rated Retention, Compensation, and Team as the highest categories they have scored
Women at Edelman
Bottom 25%Bottom 25% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
D+
Women at Edelman have rated Environment, CEO Rating, and Manager as the highest categories they have scored
Edelman eNPS
Net Promoter Score tracks your employees' overall score to this question: "On a scale from 0-10, how likely are you to recommend working at your company to a friend?"Top 50%Top 50% of Similar Size Companies on Comparably
Recommend to a Friend?
-8
Edelman employees are -8% more likely to recommend Edelman as a great place to work
| 31% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 30% | Passives |
| 39% | Detractors |
Working at Edelman
Working at Edelman is rated below average by 114 employees, across various culture dimensions. Edelman employees rate CEO Rating highest among all categories, and think that Office Culture and Professional Development have the most room for improvement, putting Edelman’s culture in the Bottom 45% compared to similar sized companies on Comparably and in the Bottom 40% compared to other companies in New York. See below in detail how working at Edelman was rated by employees.
Overall Company Culture at Edelman
C
Overall Company Culture at Edelman is rated C
Last updated months ago
Bottom
45%
Edelman ranks in the Bottom 45% of other companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Overall Company Culture Score
Edelman Employee Reviews
Out of 46 Edelman employee reviews, 69% were positive. The remaining 31% were constructive reviews with the goal of helping Edelman improve their work culture.
| Positive Reviews | 69% |
|---|---|
| Constructive Feedback | 31% |
Positive Reviews From Edelman Employees
- What did you like most about the interview process?The EVP who hired me spent the entire interview talking about himself
- What makes you most happy at work?Logging off at the end of the day
- What are some of the best things about your team?Hard working and very smart.
Constructive Feedback From Edelman Employees
- What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better?Stop bullying the new coworkers. We are still learning.
- What would you improve about your company's interview process?Provide an accurate picture of tbe work
- What needs to change to make the company culture better?Managers need to go beyond selling work and being able to retain talented people and foster a good work environment.
Edelman Company Information
Edelman Company Overview
Edelman
Edelman was founded in 1952 and its current CEO is Richard Edelman. Since its inception 74 years ago, Edelman has grown to 6000 employees.
Edelman Mission, Vision & Values
Edelman Mission Statement
To provide strategic communications counseling and programming which enable our clients to build strong relationships across stakeholders, influence attitudes, inform audiences and shape behaviors with the potential to have a positive impact in our society. We undertake our mission by integrating specialist knowledge of practices and industries, local market understanding, proprietary research and insights and industry-leading creativity. We are dedicated to building long-term, rewarding partnerships that add meaningful value to our clients and encourage professional development in our people. We are committed to championing our clients, who are seeking new solutions and initiating change.
Edelman Values
- The Relentless Pursuit of Excellence
- The Freedom to be Constantly Curious
- The Courage to do the Right Thing
- The Commitment to Positively Impact Society
Sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility at Edelman
Local Action, Global Transformation
For over a decade, we have committed to creating positive impact for our communities, our people, our clients and our society, at large. As a global company, we recognize our responsibility and the influence we have to make a positive impact. Our citizenship journey, as documented in our annual reports, underscores our commitment and our efforts to shape a better future for society.
From volunteerism and pro bono work to greener offices and responsible procurement, citizenship at Edelman continues to activate a collective force for good. We aim to align our policies, programs and operations to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals to ensure we’re holding ourselves accountable every step of the way. We now focus our efforts across five key goals: Good Health & Well-being, Quality Education, Reduced Inequalities, Gender Equality and Climate Action.
Learn more about our global citizenship efforts and view our 2023 Global Citizenship Report at https://www.edelman.com/about-us/citizenship.
| Headquarter | 250 Hudson Street New York City, NY 10013 United States of America |
|---|---|
| Website | www.edelman.com |
| Founding Date | 1952 |
| Tel | (312)240-3000 |
| Company Status | Private |
| Jobs | www.edelman.com/careers |
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Edelman Competitors
Edelman competitors include Golin, Ketchum, Weber Shandwick, and FleishmanHillard. Edelman ranks 4th in Overall Culture Score on Comparably vs its competitors. See below how Edelman compares to its competitors with CEO Rankings, Product & Services, NPS, Pricing, Customer Services, Overall Culture Score, eNPS, Gender and Diversity Scores.
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Edelman Employees
Edelman has 6000 employees. 114 employees at Edelman have reviewed Edelman across various culture dimensions, providing their opinions on items ranging from executive ratings to the pace at work. The latest review was months ago.
Overall, the 114 Edelman employees give their leadership a grade of C+, or Top 50% of similar size companies on Comparably. This includes specific ratings of their executive team, CEO, and manager.
Employees at Edelman are not very pleased with their total compensation at Edelman, which includes a combination of pay, stock and equity, and benefits.
Overall, employees at Edelman are generally satisfied with their team. 114 Participants grade the quality of their coworkers a C+. The majority believe the meetings at Edelman are effective, and the majority look forward to interacting with their coworkers.
The majority of employees at Edelman believe the environment at Edelman is positive. Most Participants believe the pace of work at Edelman is extremely fast. About 38% of the employees at Edelman work 8 hours or less, while 5% of them have an extremely long day - longer than twelve hours.
Overall, the employees at Edelman are generally happy, based on their aggregated ratings of future outlook, customer perception, and their excitement going to work.
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life
Edelman employees generally work 9.3 hrs a day
Work Hours
A Day in the Life
Employees at Edelman report the work pace is extremely fast
Work Pace
A Day in the Life
78% of Edelman employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
Coworkers
A Day in the Life
Edelman employees most often take 15-20 paid vacation and sick days each year
Perks & Benefits
A Day in the Life
Edelman employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
Feedback
A Day in the Life
64% of Edelman employees call their work environment positive
Environment
Joining Edelman - Employee Onboarding
The prevailing opinion from employees about joining Edelman is that the company was unprepared on their first day. Edelman employees concluded that their overall onboarding experience was negative. 100% said their direct manager was helpful with their acclimation during the first 90 days. First impressions are important, and how prepared a company is on your first day leaves a lasting impression.
Edelman KPIs and OKRs
Employees’ understanding of Edelman's KPIs and OKRs is essential for its success. Out of 6 Edelman employees who’ve answered, “Are your company’s goals clear and are you invested in them?” 1 have said yes.
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Edelman CEO & Leadership
Edelman CEO - Richard Edelman
72 /100
Richard’s approval rate is in the Top 25% of all CEOs of similar-sized companies on Comparably, and in the Top 35% compared to the CEOs of all other companies in New York. Edelman’s CEO is highly regarded especially by employees with the company for Less than 1 Year, employees with the company for 5 to 10 Years, and Male employees. However, employees in the Design department, employees with 3 to 6 Years experience, and Female employees have a less favorable view of the CEO and believe there is room for improvement. Compared to Edelman’s competitors, Richard Edelman ranks right above Weber Shandwick CEO Gail Heimann. Under Edelman’s leadership, Edelman employee respondents are most happy about their Manager and the company’s Environment. Office Culture and Professional Development are two areas, according to respondents, where Edelman could stand to see real improvement.
Edelman Leadership
The Edelman Executive Team is rated a “C+” and led by CEO Richard Edelman, Vice President Megan Johnson, and Vice President, National Health Media Team Tami Dennis
Richard Edelman CEO / President
Richard Edelman serves as the CEO / President of Edelman.
Megan Johnson Vice President
Megan Johnson serves as the Vice President of Edelman.
Tami Dennis Vice President, National Health Media Team
Tami Dennis serves as the Vice President, National Health Media Team of Edelman.
Edelman Salaries
How much does Edelman pay?
How much do people at Edelman get paid? See the latest salaries by department and job title. The average estimated annual salary, including base and bonus, at Edelman is $123,502, or $59 per hour, while the estimated median salary is $117,901, or $56 per hour.
At Edelman, the highest paid job is a Corporate Counsel at $244,064 annually and the lowest is a Paralegal at $30,646 annually. Average Edelman salaries by department include: Admin at $50,948, Product at $159,821, Finance at $97,392, and Design at $129,227. Half of Edelman salaries are above $117,901.
56 employees at Edelman rank their Compensation in the Bottom 45% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 165 ratings) while 53 employees at Edelman rank their Perks And Benefits in the Top 40% of similar sized companies in the US (based on 60 ratings).
Salaries contributed from Edelman employees include job titles like Art Director, Graphic Designer, Senior Marketing Manager, and Project Manager- Marketing. Comparably data has a total of 15 salary records from Edelman employees.
Last updated months ago.
| Summary | Salary Range | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
1st Percentile $57k | $57k | 1st Percentile |
17th Percentile $87k | $87k | 17th Percentile |
33rd Percentile $115k | $115k | 33rd Percentile |
50th Percentile $179k | $179k | 50th Percentile |
67th Percentile $237k | $237k | 67th Percentile |
83rd Percentile $268k | $268k | 83rd Percentile |
100th Percentile $305k | $305k | 100th Percentile |
$123,502*
Average Compensation
$117,901*
Median Compensation
* Estimated salaries Estimated salaries are based on data provided anonymously by employees and/or estimated by other statistical methods.
Edelman Salaries by City
Edelman Salaries by Department
Diversity & Inclusion at Edelman
Diverse employees at Edelman score the company 62/100 across various culture categories, placing Edelman in the Bottom 35% of companies on Comparably with 5,001-10,000 Employees for Comparably's diversity score. The Diversity score provides insights into how diverse employees feel and rate their work experience at Edelman across various culture dimensions.
We've created several ongoing efforts to create a work environment where DEI are woven into our culture, behaviors, processes and operations with a focus on employee networks, training, recruitment and partnerships, among other initiatives. Our global DEI Council helps to inform our firm-wide strategy and implement in their regions. We've highlighted a few of our efforts below...,,We're a committed partner in elevating DEI within the communications industry at large, partnering with organizations such as The 4A's, The Inclusive 100, ADCOLOR, 3 percent, the National Association of Black Journalists and others. We also partner with global organizations such as The Valuable 500 on disability inclusion, The International Women's Forum and several others making a difference in the workplace.,,Our required Cross-Cultural Competency training is tailored to our business and is required for each member of our U.S. workforce. The goal is to ensure each employee has the knowledge and tools to help them in creating a more inclusive work environment and culture. Globally, training in unconscious bias and inclusive leadership are in development.,Our 8 Employee Network Groups serve as vehicles to build an internal community in which employees can share, learn and grow—professionally and personally. These groups are the catalyst for helping our employees create a community within the larger Edelman family. Through the work of the networks, our employees play an active role in acknowledging, celebrating and educating fellow colleagues about diverse cultures, ideals and beliefs.,,You can find more information about Edelman's DEI efforts at https://www.edelman.com/about-us/diversity-equity-inclusion.
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Edelman Perks & Benefits
We are the world’s leading independent communications firm, and it is our people that drive our success and make us uniquely Edelman. We understand that individual well-being contributes to overall excellence. That’s why we are committed to ensuring our people have the resources they need to live healthy lives, get time to give back, and have the financial resources and support they need. Our global benefits include: - Comprehensive Health Plans - Flexible Public Holidays - Learning and Development - Mental and Physical Wellness and Wellbeing Programs - Community Investment Grant Programs - Climate Training - Work From Anywhere Program - Generous Parental Leave Discover more about our Global benefits at https://www.edelman.com/careers/global-benefits.
Health & Wellness
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Gym Membership / Reimbursement
Paid Time Off
- PTO / Vacation Policy
- Paid Holidays
- Maternity / Paternity Leave
Financial Benefits
- 401K / Retirement Plan
- Performance Bonus
- Tuition Reimbursement
Office Perks
- Company Social Outings
- Legal Assistance
- Work From Home Policy
- Unique Office Space
Edelman PTO
Edelman's PTO and Vacation policy typically gives 15-20 days off a year with 50% of employees expected to be work free while out of office. Edelman's benefits and PTO Package averages to represent a less than $500 cash value per month.
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Edelman Careers
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Overview of Candidates Interested in Edelman on Comparably
Candidates By Department
Design | 60% | |
|---|---|---|
Legal | 20% | |
All Industries | 20% |
Candidates By Location
Boston | 20% | |
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Atlanta | 20% | |
Mcdonough | 20% | |
Bowie | 20% | |
Other | 20% |
Frequently Asked Questions regarding Edelman
What is Edelman address?
Edelman location is at 250 Hudson Street
Who is the CEO of Edelman?
Edelman CEO is Richard Edelman, their score by employees is 72
What is Edelman eNPS?
The eNPS for Edelman is -8
What is Edelman revenue?
Edelman revenue is $1B
What is the salary for Email Marketer in Edelman?
Email Marketer average salary in the US is 81k
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