BatesMeron Reviews

4.2

65% would recommend to a friend

(7 total reviews)

Becka Bates

65% approve of CEO

65% positive business outlook

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7 reviews
2.0
6 Sept 2023

Decent Work, Iffy Culture

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

If you're willing to put in the work, you will absolutely go far. The small agency atmosphere means you will be asked to wear many hats—and you'll get tons of experience if you're up to the task. Volunteering to try something new will always be met with encouragement. They are willing to take a chance on someone they can mentor, and it will work in your favor if you're looking for new professional experiences.

Cons

Management seems to be behind the times when it comes to what is acceptable office behavior, but inappropriate questions and uncouth jokes are honestly just the start. There seem to always be 3 versions of any story: what you were told, what someone else heard, and the truth. You are often promised what they think you want to hear, but when the follow-up comes, it's something else entirely. Singling out employees for ridicule or aggressive critique happens often, both in group settings and behind closed doors. Disagreements with direction are often declared to be non-participation or bullying. The company culture could be remedied quite easily if top management wasn't the root cause.

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BatesMeron Response
2y
So sorry it wasn't a good fit for you. We wish you all the best.
4.0
2 May 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

It has a good environment

Cons

It is a small company

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BatesMeron Response
3y
Thanks for the review! Hopefully we can keep this great environment while growing and you'll get the best of both worlds.
5.0
5 Mar 2020

Small team, big collaboration.

Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

We’re a small, close knit team that wholly trusts each other to do what they do best. Everyone is eager and willing to help when other team members need support. As designers we’re encouraged to fight for our ideas, solve business problems strategically and do the best possible work for our clients.

Cons

A small team inherently brings a lot of responsibility. If you’re uncomfortable taking ownership over many projects at once it can be very stressful.

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BatesMeron Response
6y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback! As I’m sure you know, our Manifesto is very important to us at BMSD, and “trust people to do what they do best” is one of the core components of it. We’re so happy to hear that you feel we are living that value to the fullest. Additionally, thank you for your honesty about our workload and management. You’re right, small teams mean big responsibility—but they also mean lots of collaboration and creative freedom. It is thanks to employees like you who provide honest feedback that we are able to grow and improve as a team.
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