Group SJR Reviews

Overall, this company is like an incoherent drunk that keeps staggering around but somehow manages to avoid falling on its face. It is an extremely unprofessional and unpleasant company that continues to not get sued. Lots of politics and playing favorites among employees. Management has no interest in any employee's long-term career growth. They don't track or bill hours, and have no interest in building a sustainable company. While working there, I was told several times that "the company doesn't believe in project management" -- which starts to explain the extremely long hours, the shabby state of the office, and the shoddy work. CEO has a reputation for inappropriate interactions/relationships with women, including his employees. He has also bragged of working to help "shape" (rig) elections in Venezuala and other parts of Latin America. With that history in mind and given the recent timing of most positive reviews here, I would be very skeptical of these reviews -- to me, they read like a coordinated campaign to improve the rating of the company on this site. That might sound a bit exaggerated or paranoid to someone with no knowledge of the company, but given my experience and other experiences I know of, I firmly believe that it is not an exaggeration. Finally -- as an organization, SJR is often averse to putting things in writing. This should be a red flag to anyone considering a job there.

Debilitating lack of experience and leadership at the upper level as a result of senior/director titles previously being handed out like candy to partner favorites. Sr/director-level employees are not capable of providing any real mentorship or structure; most of them lack a well-rounded work background and are generally underqualified compared to their industry peers. Even clients are vaguely aware of the disorganization and unrest. Hours are long ("unofficial" office hours alone are 9am - 7pm), there is no overtime, and perks are few. The office itself is shabby and poorly maintained. Salaries are bloated for the special few but below average for everyone else. Promotions for regular folks are near impossible unless they sense that you are going quit and are desperate to keep you. Interactions with other employees see-saw between normal and very unprofessional, and there are no real repercussions for bad behavior from management favorites.