Firewood sold its soul to the devil - Senior Creative Monks Employee Review

1.0
13 Nov 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Unlimited PTO (still tracked and lots of hoops to jump through)

Cons

Top-level management doesn't give AF about anyone. Reviews are never on time. Barely any raises or promotions for US creatives in the last 3-4 years. Outsourcing roles. Regular layoffs. Clients are turned off by Sir Martin and Monks' less than favorable public image (and financial status), partly due to their unsavory business practices.

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5.0
5 May 2026
Recommend
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Pros

great place to work often

Cons

not ideal break time options

3.0
8 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The team members who are in the weeds

Cons

* Low pay and lack of career progression. Last year I had my first raise in years but it was a VERY small increase that hasn't improved my quality of life unfortunately. This year they pushed the merit increase by half a year. There isn't a doubt among all of colleagues that this is an intentional move to get more folks to quit / save money. * High employee turnover. * Multiple waves of layoffs and departures since 2024. Lack of communication and planning around layoffs leads to us having to figure out solutions on the fly and it honestly does not seem like that leadership cares about how these layoffs are affecting the CURRENT business. * Rotating door of Execs who have no idea what's going on in the ground. We're just treated like numbers on a spreadsheet.

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