Pros
-Unlimited PTO and remote work flexibility were definite perks. -Before the Unlock acquisition, the legacy agencies had strong, collaborative cultures and worked together more smoothly under different leadership.
Cons
-Following the acquisition, an unprofessional and competitive atmosphere emerged, making it feel like you could be thrown under the bus by people you hadn’t even worked with. In all my years of working at agencies, I had never encountered anything like it. -No real effort was made to integrate teams, processes, or client workflows. Instead, employees were left to figure things out alone or in silos. Despite all the talk of “integration,” there was no action or input from those actually doing the work. -Leadership allowed toxic behaviors to surface, replacing a once-collaborative culture with fear and distrust. Reporting concerns to HR seemed futile, as other employees’ experiences suggested that doing so would only make you a target for layoffs. -Watching talented colleagues get laid off one by one, with no clear strategy or transparency from leadership, was disheartening. The uncertainty impacted morale, and clients were left in the dark about the company’s shifting priorities.