Not the worst agency, but will NOT recommend - Anonymous employee Sandpiper Employee Review

1.0
26 Mar 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

- Flexible working arrangement (2 day WFO) - Decent annual leave entitlement

Cons

- Unstructured management with unclear and shifting expectations; employees often need to “manage up” to fill in gaps - Contributions are rarely recognised, while minor mistakes may be disproportionately scrutinised - Despite positioning itself as flat, the culture is highly hierarchical with top-down decision-making - Heavy delegation from senior leadership, but limited constructive feedback or guidance for growth - Limited mentorship and follow-through on development; junior staff are rarely given meaningful ownership - Workloads can be high, with multiple accounts assigned without adequate consultation on bandwidth - Expectations around responsiveness can extend beyond standard working hours, including across time zones - Internal communication is very inconsistent, especially around resourcing decisions and organisational updates - Strong focus on tracking output (e.g., timesheets) rather than overall impact or quality of work - Compensation progression, bonuses, and overall employee well-being could be improved relative to expectations

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3.0
13 Jun 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Great local team, interesting work and clients, good early career experience

Cons

Low salary, lack of support from regional team/higher ups, very high turnover rate for junior staff

4.0
15 Apr 2026
Recommend
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Pros

The team is very supportive and collaborative. There are regular training sessions that help with professional growth. Good for someone early in their career to learn the ropes of PR and communications.

Cons

internal processes could be more efficient

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