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Q&A With VMLY&R Employees
VMLY&R employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at VMLY&R
Smart and collaborative group of individuals
Review from Marketing Dept
Work too much. Tired of it.
active and open to change
Really good/extensive healthcare benefits and generous paternity/maternity program.
Exciting environment with smart, passionate colleagues
What it's like to work at VMLY&R
- VMLY&R employees generally work 9.0 hrs a day
- Employees at VMLY&R report the work pace is extremely fast
- 84% of VMLY&R employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- VMLY&R employees never get valuable feedback on how to improve at work
- 86% of VMLY&R employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With VMLY&R Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 15
How's the work life balance at VML?
I would say it's ok. It depends what branch of the company you are in as well as the client that you are assigned to. Some teams are better than others; ultimately falling upon the managers and how they manage their teams.
Client work so expect occasional 50+ hour weeks and nights/weeknds.
What should I wear for an interview at VML?
Suit, dress clothes, something professional.
What is the dress code at VML?
Casual. Different levels wear different things, but there are no expectations.
How can I improve my chances of being hired at VML?
Have an in.
What are the team outings like at VML?
Fun! They really put effort into that. They look for the hottest places and don't hesitate to spend some money.
How often do raises happen at VML?
I was there almost 2 years and never had a review nor the mention of a raise. I was unofficially promoted to a team lead position without the title or a pay raise.
What does the leadership team at Y&R need to get better at?
Top Employee Response
Leading the company to success. Providing examples for what leadership should look like so the office could learn by example.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation at Y&R?
Top Employee Response
For the amount of time and extra work you put it in, you're getting paid very little.
What needs to change to make the company culture better at Y&R?
Top Employee Response
Effort made toward company culture and making employees feel valued/happy.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better at Y&R?
Top Employee Response
To push back when we want ideas to be made.
How's career growth and advancement at VMLY&R?
44% of the same employees also feel like VMLY&R is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees do not have a mentor to help them navigate their career at VMLY&R.
How are the managers at VMLY&R?
VMLY&R employees rate their manager a C+ or 68/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (60%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at VMLY&R?
VMLY&R employees rates their pay and overall compensation a C or 61/100. 47% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 17% of employees get raises every year.
What do employees at VMLY&R think about their benefits?
74% of VMLY&R employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get Unlimited of paid vacation.
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Should I work at VMLY&R?
38% of VMLY&R employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 33% are neutral and 29% would not recommend working at VMLY&R to their friends.
| 38% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 33% | Passive |
| 29% | Detractors |
