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Cowshed Communication

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Never again! - Campaign Assistant Cowshed Communication Employee Review

1.0
19 Apr 2021
Recommend
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Pros

Only pros was that as it’s an agency, you learn a lot in a short space of time.

Cons

They pray on vulnerable/naive people. People who will fit in to their mold and do as their told. A very controlling environment. No flexible working here or finishing on time, OR getting paid extra for overtime whether that’s working after work hours or working on the weekend. Honestly felt like a working donkey, but it was still never enough. No work life balance at all! And you’re told that’s normal, even when multiple people are having breakdowns. No respect for your time and hard work at all. A toxic working environment. Lots of gossip, fake attitudes and passive aggression. Don’t even think about being ill in this company either - extreme guilt and anxiety comes with it as you’re always supposed to work through the pain. I.E. you must work in the office whilst you have extreme tonsillitis. And, next time you’re throwing up from extreme period pains, don’t go home - just take stronger painkillers. Trust me when I say, do not work here if you tick any diversity box. Especially non-white people. The tokenism is exhausting (to say the least). If you have any weaknesses - do not work here. They will make you feel like you have no strengths. You have to be absolutely amazing at everything otherwise you will not fit in their clique. Women especially - if you plan on having kids - don’t work here! You will be outcasted, because you can’t dedicate your life to the job.

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5.0
22 Aug 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I have had the best start to my career in communications with Cowshed, thanks to an incredible supportive team full of creative and inspiring individuals that come together to make magic. Working in the campaigns team, I had the opportunity to work for some fantastic clients in various sectors. I really appreciate how my managers have supported me in building my career, I started here as a Junior fresh out of uni and had various promotions since. Work is recognized and rewarded and you're given space to develop the skills you want to. Would absolutely recommend to anyone wanting to work on brave campaigns that have a real impact on people in Wales and beyond.

Cons

Open up a Barcelona office! ;)

5.0
29 Apr 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Cowshed only works on campaigns it believes in, clients it loves and campaigns that work. Also has a great work ethic, grounding itself in a healthy workplace culture with EDI at its core. Amazing to see calibre of talent recruited and how quickly reward comes with promotion. Staff enjoy great support for career and personal development and inhouse access to mental health support. There’s also a generous benefits package. The monthly social events are great fun. Everyone takes turns to organise so always something different to look forward to. Great colleagues. Sad to leave but the time was right for me to hang up my cowbell and retire.

Cons

None that I can think of!

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