There are some great people - Director Curious Plot Employee Review

3.0
26 Mar 2025
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Pros

There are some great people that work here. In the early days of my time I appreciated the no-nonsense approach to getting the work done. It is impressive the volume of work they were able to push through for certain clients with budgets. Flexible work environment. Nicely structured performance management process. Regular opportunities for promotion.

Cons

The switch from a user-friendly project management software to an archaic software that matched up with their accounting system was a killer to the company culture. Suddenly, everyone was in a bad mood. When reflecting on companies of a similar size or larger, there is a considerable ratio of SVPs and higher "managing" the company. For the 100-130 headcount, I think there are at least 10 SVPs and higher, if not more. There are at least 3-4 longterm employees (6+ years) that have a well-established perception among employees of "what do they even do?"

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Curious Plot Response
1y
We agree we have great people at Curious Plot who have done impressive work for our clients over the years! As we have grown, we identified the need to improve some processes, including our project management software, to ensure we are able to manage the increased volume of work and continue to meet deadlines and exceed expectations for all our clients. We are working on adjustments in how we use the software to better fit the needs of our people. This is a high priority. Our senior leaders, unless exclusively focused on operations, all have client responsibilities in addition to responsibilities for managing people and keeping our facilities and equipment operating efficiently so the rest of us can focus on our clients. While you may not see everything we do on a daily basis to keep the agency running, rest assured we are managing the daily details required to keep the lights on for you!

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5.0
29 Oct 2025
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Pros

Curious Plot has an incredibly talented group of people who truly care about the work and about one another. There’s a strong sense of camaraderie, especially within functional teams. Even when things get busy, people support each other and find ways to get the work done. The culture balances creativity and accountability, and the leadership encourages everyone to bring their authentic selves to the table. It’s a place where you’re challenged, supported, and surrounded by people who push you to do your best work!

Cons

Like any agency, the pace can be a grind at times, but that comes with the territory.

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Curious Plot Response
4mo
Thanks for taking the time to provide feedback! It's people like you who drive our culture of creativity and accountability. We're glad to hear you feel both challenged and supported. Yes, agency life can be fast-paced. Hopefully the support you feel helps alleviate the pressure so you can continue to do great work for clients and grow in your career! BTW, remember that we have a referral bonus for recruiting new team members and have several open positions. :)
2.0
30 Apr 2024
Anonymous employee
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Pros

The employees themselves are great and hardworking people. They offer a hybrid model and flexibility with work/life balance.

Cons

I am very sad to see the way this agency is going. They transitioned us to an outdated project management software without consulting with the people who actually do the work, leaving 90% of the agency frustrated and finding it harder and harder to do their jobs. There is hardly room for growth. The same people sit at the top, leaving opportunities very scarce for those, even if they have a senior title or have been here for years. The gossip amongst leaders is disheartening and unprofessional. It has become toxic and favoritism runs high here. The culture was the best part of this agency, but it's pretty much non-existent at this point. Many of the benefits the agency gave in the past are now gone completely. There aren't enough desks in the office for the number of employees. Instead of moving to another office with more space, they are doing the exact opposite by taking away office space with a kitchen remodel. Don't get me started on the third party IT process and the technical difficulties with office Internet.

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Curious Plot Response
2y
This is Laurie Fleck. Yes, I’m here and, yes, I’m listening. As I’m sure you know, I have a literal glass door, and it’s open at any time for a transparent conversation. If not, please reach out to our HR team. I’d be happy to address your concerns and even give you more accurate information. I look forward to hearing from you.
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