Pros
After working in places that kept doing the same boring things, it was refreshing to see that Everyday Health was always trying something new. This company isn't afraid of adjusting its strategy and pushing employees to meet the lofty goals. Co-workers are generally great -- drama-free and they're always willing to help you, even if it meant working even longer hours. Upper management generally recognizes the top performers and thanks them for contributions. Like any job, the hours can quickly rack up to 50+, but at least there wasn't pressure to work on the weekends. Like others have said, Everyday Health truly has a work hard, play hard culture. There's seasonal sports leagues after work. The benefits package is great. Solid health/vision/dental for family, gym discount, truly unlimited PTO that was usually approved. Also, lots and lots of free cocktails and food: working at Everyday Health isn't always the healthiest!
Cons
Middle management is the biggest con at Everyday Health. With micro-managing and excessive meetings, they waste time and create bottlenecks for productivity with the long-winded approval process. By constantly shutting down the ideas of their direct reports, they block their creativity and encourage autonomy. Senior/upper management seemed unaware of these issues. Most start on an excellent note, but after awhile realize that job advancement is non-existent, so they find a better position elsewhere. There's about 500 people who work in the NY office, which is too cramped! Everyone is literally on top of each other getting coffee in the morning, going to the bathroom. The open layout was often too loud to make phone calls or concentrate. No space in the common rooms to eat a 15-minute lunch, and there's always some work meeting in the kitchen. The overcrowding is constantly a problem, despite the regular layoffs that usually come after over-hiring.