You do not make money here. - Media Buyer Publicis Groupe Employee Review

2.0
31 Jul 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

My coworkers are nice people Lots of events to attend with Reps

Cons

Poor pay between the cost of commuting in and the rising cost of living this company simply does not compensate its lower level employees enough to afford to live. I now have to get a second job to cover my expenses while dedicating the majority of my already limited time to this company. There are penalties for not coming to an office that doesn't have desk space for more than a few people at a time. Office is in a bad neighbourhood regularly I have seen people OD outside the offices literal front door (yes I'm not kidding). An employee was also assaulted outside of the office and I've been threatened several times walking to work because of the neighbourhood it is in. Even outside of the poor compensation, I wouldnt work here simply because it does not feel safe to come in. Chairs when you do get a desk often have issues. Lots of work, regular overtime and trying to claim any compensation for said overtime is basically not worth your time.

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5.0
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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
30 Apr 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Most have been rescinded at this point

Cons

I had high expectations going into my role at Publicis Groupe, but the experience ultimately fell short. What was initially presented as an inclusive and flexible workplace no longer reflects reality. Over time, it feels like the company has moved away from those values, with less emphasis on flexibility and support for employees. Work-life balance is a significant concern. Long working hours are standard, and there is an ongoing expectation to be available outside of normal business hours. This kind of environment quickly leads to burnout and makes it difficult to maintain any sense of balance. Compensation is another area where the company struggles. Merit increases are minimal or nonexistent, and overall pay does not feel competitive compared to similar roles elsewhere. Even with increased responsibilities and strong performance, there is little meaningful recognition through salary growth. In addition, several perks and benefits have been reduced or removed over time, which has negatively impacted morale. Combined with understaffed teams and limited coverage when employees are out, this creates added pressure on individuals to carry heavier workloads. There are talented people across the organization, but the current culture makes it difficult to sustain long-term growth without sacrificing personal well-being. Cons: Poor work-life balance, long working hours, constant expectation to be available outside business hours, high burnout risk, minimal or nonexistent merit increases, below-market compensation, lack of competitive pay, reduced or rescinded perks and benefits, understaffed teams, inadequate coverage, uneven workload distribution, lack of recognition, declining morale, unsustainable work environment

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