POC beware - Anonymous employee Bader Rutter Employee Review

2.0
6 Jun 2020
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good place to gain agency experience, most people with any ambition leave within 3 years due to micromanaging and microaggressions.

Cons

As a person of color, you will be all alone, literally and figuratively. One look at upper management will give you a great idea of how they regard diverse talent. This is not a coincidence. Bader Rutter has not fostered an environment that allows people of color to show up authentically and succeed. In fact, they will expect you to do all the heavy lifting when it comes to acquiescing to company culture. Whether that be serving as a spokesperson for your race when tough topics come up, posing for photos to make the agency look more inclusive than it is or aims to be, or stroking the ego of out of touch, misogynistic, managers and leaders — lest you be pushed out.

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5.0
22 Aug 2025
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Pros

I just celebrated my third year at Bader Rutter, and I continue to be impressed with the direction the company is going. The work is exciting, the people are some of the smartest and most strategic I’ve ever collaborated with, and there’s a strong spirit of teamwork across teams and disciplines. Leadership, including our CEO, is thoughtful, transparent, and forward-looking—they set a vision that feels both inspiring and achievable. I genuinely feel supported here, both professionally and personally, and that makes all the difference. Pros: -Collaborative, team-first culture -Leadership that communicates openly and sets a clear direction -Smart, strategic colleagues who challenge and inspire you -Opportunities to grow and make an impact

Cons

Like any fast-moving agency, things can get busy, but the support and collaboration across the team balance it.

4.0
23 Dec 2025
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Pros

Flexible and open; good management team

Cons

Tough client environment; challenging business verticals

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