Toxic PR leadership - Anonymous The Think Tank Employee Review

The PR team has a very toxic culture driven by intimidating and erratic leadership. I’ve never seen staff turnover in a team so high, which speaks volumes about the environment caused by poor leadership and burnout. Employees are expected to deliver high-quality work at an unrealistic pace while juggling excessive admin set by the PR leadership, and over servicing demands that take time away from actual client delivery. The pressure placed on staff is completely unsustainable long term, and as a result, both employee wellbeing and client services suffer. Concerns around workload or capacity are repeatedly ignored, and hard work and extra effort go largely unrecognised, while criticism and blame are common. Instead of creating a positive and collaborative environment, the PR leadership has created a culture of fear and negativity. Overall, this was one of the most stressful and poorly managed working environments I have experienced. Anyone considering joining the PR team should think carefully before doing so.