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    APCO Worldwide Reviews

    Updated 20 March 2019
    158 reviews

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    Pros

    • "Flexible in holiday-taking, professional in doing business, friendly working environment" (in 17 reviews)

    • "The top-heavy nature of the firm made it a great place to learn from my superiors" (in 11 reviews)

    Cons

    • "The top-heavy nature also made for a lot of work at the junior levels and the work-life balance wasn't great" (in 7 reviews)

    • "The people at entry level positions are overworked" (in 9 reviews)

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    1. Featured Review

      "Peak of public affairs"

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      • Senior Management
      Former Employee - Consultant
      Former Employee - Consultant
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I worked at APCO Worldwide full-time

      Pros

      -Diverse, collegial colleagues
      -Global reaches makes for flexible work schedules, a variety of projects and clients
      -The good managers are great managers, but not always the case
      -On a trajectory of growth

      Cons

      Success depends on manager, office.

      Advice to Management

      Make management a lateral move rather than a promotion/vertical move. Some folks are meant to lead others, some folks don't even want to.

    2. "Amazing"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at APCO Worldwide full-time

      Pros

      Nothing much to comment on

      Cons

      Great place to work in both Advocacy and Communications field

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    3. "Great place to work for some"

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      Former Employee - Associate Director in New Delhi
      Former Employee - Associate Director in New Delhi

      I worked at APCO Worldwide full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Great exposure to different topics

      Cons

      Workload and work life balance.

    4. "Good Workplace for Civil Engineering projects"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at APCO Worldwide full-time

      Pros

      * Supporting Environment
      * Lots of work to Learn.

      Cons

      * Lower growth rate.
      * No compensation and benefits.

    5. "Consultant"

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      Former Employee - Consultant in New Delhi
      Former Employee - Consultant in New Delhi
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at APCO Worldwide full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      Great work life Balance in the company

      Cons

      Not much negative. Need to be more aggressive in pitching for new clients

    6. Helpful (9)

      "Great place to work for apple polishers and faffers"

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      Former Employee - Senior Director in New Delhi
      Former Employee - Senior Director in New Delhi
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at APCO Worldwide full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      APCO is a global company so there is potential for access and exposure to working with global clients and colleagues.

      Cons

      Extreme politics in the India office right from the level of MD and senior staff. Apple polishers are openly appreciated and rewarded - not talent. It takes very thick skin to survive the dog eat dog environment especially since it is a small office with hardly about 15 client servicing staff. Unfortunately such an unhealthy atmosphere also undermines the advantage that a global company brings with it in terms of exposure to better assignments - bosses faff to the client, the favourites are made the 'faces' on these projects, while an unfortunate few slog behind the scenes to keep the clients happy. Increments and bonuses are also heavier for the favourites. The unlucky ones receive the left overs. APCO India has also witnessed a very high annual attrition rate under current MD since last five years. Again not a good sign for an organization.

      Advice to Management

      Please understand that such a poisonous atmosphere should not be allowed to thrive. It is not sustainable in the long run for the reputation of the company in India.

    7. "Dynamic work environment for policy, public affairs and government relations work"

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      Current Employee - Consultant in New Delhi
      Current Employee - Consultant in New Delhi
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at APCO Worldwide full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Good exposure as you would have to apply yourself differently under dynamic circumstances and situations.

      Cons

      You have to ask for the kind of work you would love to do while at APCO.

      Advice to Management

      Be more connected with colleagues at the bottom of the pyramid to understand their motivation level and ways to improve it by addressing every possible aspets including financial aspects as well.

    8. "Fantastic Culture & Place to learn"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends

      I worked at APCO Worldwide full-time

      Pros

      Learn a lot and quickly

      Cons

      long hours, but typical of agency environment

    9. "Great stepping stone but don’t stay long term"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Washington, DC (US)
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee in Washington, DC (US)
      Recommends
      Negative Outlook
      No opinion of CEO

      I worked at APCO Worldwide full-time (More than 3 years)

      Pros

      Great coworkers, great office, work can be interesting, travel, everyone can have a say

      Cons

      Favoritism, low-pay, questionable clients, demanding, equal environment

      Advice to Management

      Work on weeding out favoritism and creating a comfortable environment for all political affiliations. Remember actions speak louder than words. Also, payment needs to align with market and would be interested to see what efforts have been done to promote equal and fair pay. Having a fair and no office politics review system. Take care in what clients you select.

    10. "Fantastic experience"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at APCO Worldwide full-time (Less than a year)

      Pros

      People, learning opportunities, dynamic clients

      Cons

      Long working hours and erratic clients