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      NewGround

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      NewGround Reviews

      4.1

      72% would recommend to a friend

      (73 total reviews)
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      Kevin Blair

      78% approve of CEO

      71% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.2

      Compensation and benefits

      4.0

      Culture and values

      4.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.8

      Senior management

      3.8

      Career opportunities

      3.5

      Diversity and inclusion

      NewGround has an employee rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars, based on 73 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an excellent working experience there. The NewGround employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Construction, repair and maintenance industry (3.7 stars).

      Reviews by job title

      73 reviews
      2.0
      18 May 2017

      A want-a-be marketing company with little experience in Design

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Newground is big on display, free shirts for staff and regular company events. Employee turn over is heavy except those not qualified for most other companies.

      Cons

      The company prides it self in financial design, but makes many many basic errors and does not fully provide customer value . There are many political silos making work even more difficult.

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      NewGround Response
      8y
      Thank you for your review and we are sorry for your frustration. Although we respectfully disagree with the issues you have raised in your review, NewGround is a company that values transparency and as such, we would like to address your comments. As an organization that believes that "It's All About The People," we understand that our most valued asset is our people and it is our goal to not only recruit top talent, but also ensure that they stay with us long-term. As it relates to turnover, NewGround is proud to state that our turnover rates are low. In fact, we have many team members who have made NewGround their home for many years with nearly one third of them having been with the company for over ten years. As it relates to our marketing message, NewGround is one of two companies within our holding company, with the other being a nationally recognized experiential design agency that has developed comprehensive programs for national, regional, and community institutions. Together, both organizations provide end-to-end strategic solutions from brand creation and translation to implementation of branded experiential solutions for clients. We are cognizant that NewGround, nor any organization, is perfect. We are however committed to a philosophy of constant and never ending improvement which is why our company has thrived for over 100 years. We stand behind our team as being the best in the industry and our work as industry thought leaders. Thank you for sharing your feedback, Kevin Blair President and CEO of NewGround
      2.0
      27 Apr 2017

      Not as it seems

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      You might get lucky with a good team

      Cons

      The reviews shown don't reflect this company at all. There's a very old school and conservative atmosphere. There are a lot of office politics which results in everyone watching out for themselves. NewGround is not a place where you are encouraged or even welcomed to be yourself.

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      NewGround Response
      9y
      As an organization, we strive for continual improvement and always take into consideration the feedback we receive to evaluate all of the ways we can evolve to ensure our staff always feel valued and appreciated. With an average employee tenure of 5.6 years of service, over 50 employees with over 10 years of service and over 20 employees who left the company and later returned for various reasons, we understand that it’s not a one size fits all, but we are proud of our organization and culture. Our corporate philosophy is grounded around the fact that our people are our greatest asset. We are committed to their professional and personal growth. We strive every day to create and sustain a positive corporate culture that fulfills all team members’ dreams and aspirations. All feedback we receive is valuable, so we thank you for providing this candid review.
      1.0
      17 Jul 2018

      Dissappointing

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      City access, great ideas, nice space

      Cons

      No follow-thru. Small Chicago team with zero communication, it was like being on an island. Big ideas, with no follow thru, image is very important, but too much turn over to enact. Zero adversity, no blacks, Asians or Hispanics, or if so less than 10% for company of this size, shameful!! Lousy 401k match

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      NewGround Response
      7y
      Thank you for your feedback, which has been shared with the management team for review. Although the current Chicago team is small, our commitment to the growth of that office is demonstrated in the investment of the new space we designed. We’re excited about growing from our corporate leadership and accounting team in Chicago to an expanding innovative strategy and design practice. NewGround has an employee tenure of 6.7 years of service. We are proud that many of whom have left the company have later returned. We are committed to fair employment practices and value diversity, which is consistent with the industry throughout our offices and project sites. We are cognizant that some change is healthy for an organization as well as individual growth. While proud of our organization and culture, we understand it isn’t a one size fits all. We strive every day to create and sustain a positive corporate culture that uplifts and inspires our employees. We believe our employees are our greatest asset and we encourage them to escalate any concerns with management so that they can be addressed.
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