Johnson Group Reviews

3.6

76% would recommend to a friend

(20 total reviews)
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Joe Johnson

51% approve of CEO

75% positive business outlook

Johnson Group has an employee rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars, based on 20 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Johnson Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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20 reviews
3.0
26 Mar 2025

Mid

Recommend
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Pros

Good people, good benefits, good clients

Cons

high stress, political, high turnover

1.0
17 Mar 2025
Recommend
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Pros

Johnson Group's portrayal of a 'family' culture is misleading and often results in excessive workloads with no additional pay. Under this guise, management exploits employees, expecting them to handle overwhelming responsibilities traditionally managed by larger teams. This issue is exacerbated by the constant layoffs that contribute to an ever-present sense of job insecurity among the staff. Additionally, the agency is in a perpetual state of chaos, constantly scrambling to secure new clients as existing ones frequently alter their payment agreements, destabilizing the financial structure. The work environment is not only unstable but also intensely cliquey, with a clear division between the management's favorites and other employees. These favorites are often shielded from the more demanding aspects of client engagements, leaving the heavier burdens on those not in the inner circle. To make matters worse, Johnson Group recently disbanded its HR department, stripping employees of any formal avenue to address grievances or seek career guidance. This decision has stripped the workplace of what little humanity it had left, turning it into a soulless operation. The atmosphere at Johnson Group is not conducive to professional growth or personal well-being. Opportunities for advancement are biased, reserved for a select few, and the overall environment is toxic and rude. If you value your health and professional development, I would strongly advise looking for opportunities elsewhere where growth and respect are integral to the company culture.

Cons

Frequent layoffs, no HR department, excessive workloads without extra pay, unstable client payments, intensely cliquey, favoritism, lack of professional growth, dehumanizing work environment, low pay

3.0
24 Feb 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Interesting fast paced work that can be innovative and exciting at times.

Cons

Very difficult to negotiate raises or move vertically. Especially if you are a woman or minority.

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