ICM Partners is one of the world’s largest talent and literary agencies, with offices in Los Angeles, New York, Washington, D.C. read more
I regret working at this company. I have been treated poorly by supervisors despite my loyalty and skillfulness as an assistant. I have heard of several instances where bosses blocked their assistants from promotion for selfish reasons. For such a low salary ($15/hr starting) its not worth it.
What are some of the best things about your team?
In the talent department, the assistant culture is great. Everyone gets along and there is no cattiness among the assistants.
What does the leadership team need to get better at?
Listening to their employees rather than dictating to them. Actually caring about the individuals well-being rather than using them for their own personal gain.
What do you like best about your company?
Good health benefits package for assistants, including a $25/mo. gym stipend. The agent trainee program is competitive to get into and has been vastly improved.
What did you like most about the interview process?
I interviewed with the old HR director who was lovely. The company now has a new HR director who I have not interviewed with but I have found her to be quite helpful.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation?
Despite having more experience than most assistants and despite demonstrating a clear added value to the department and my boss, I am only marginally paid more than most assistants and have not been given a track to promotion.
What would you most like to see improved at your company?
The treatment of non-partner employees can be appalling. Some bosses don't mentor their assistants, and I've heard even some agents have to track their whereabouts with department heads. Also some agents are elitists who judge others without actually getting to know them.
What needs to change to make the company culture better?
The assistants should have community snacks. At many competing agencies of the same size, this is a no-brainer. There should be more perks including discount programs, free lunches, etc that other competing agencies offer as well. Assistant bonuses are also low compared to friends at other agencies.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved?
Talent dept. is run inefficiently. There is no organized system for avail checks, and it can take 48 hours for a casting director to receive a response. The dept. does not retain hot young clients, only legacy clients. Young agents aren't included on high-profile client teams. No impressive signings
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