Racist Organization - Close to zero diversity! - Anonymous employee Ad Council Employee Review

1.0
22 Feb 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Unlimited Sick days Good work life balance most days

Cons

Racist organization - it is only filled with white females, even though they promote diversity but there is zero diversity within the organization. They continue to hire same kind of white females for majority of their roles. There is no upward growth and transparency. People are in the same roles for 10 years and are not promoted. The executive body and higher management takes ridiculous salaries despite being a non-profit but the employees actually putting in the time and work are not paid that well. There is no consistency - some people can work from home and take unlimited vacation days and for others it is frowned upon. People who have been working there for 10-15 years specially the VPs, SVPs and Exec body think they own the organization and are resistant to change and new ways.

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5.0
30 Mar 2026
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Great benefits, employee health and wellness initiatives, work/life flexibility depending on your department

Cons

Fast pace and heavy work load, positive if that is what you are looking for

5.0
9 Jul 2025
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I was part of the DC office campaign management team and spent nine years at the Ad Council. It was a place where I learned, grew, and worked alongside some of the smartest and most supportive people I’ve ever met. The work was meaningful and fast-paced, and the experience gave me so many tools I still use in my career today. Even though I left about four years ago, I still feel connected to the people and the mission. When I was recently laid off from another job, one of my former supervisors at the Ad Council reached out right away. She offered encouragement, made connections for me, and even introduced me to someone at the company where I just landed a new role. That kind of support, years after I left, meant the world to me. The Ad Council is the kind of place where relationships run deep and stick with you. If you're thinking about working there, just know you're not only joining a great organization, you're joining a community that stays in your corner.

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