Not a stable environment - Anonymous employee DWA Employee Review

2.0
7 May 2018
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

They drink alot. A real plus if you like to drink.

Cons

Leadership is a problem. Female management in this company will find a way to steal your ideas or make you look bad in order to get ahead and keep you down. Poor leadership led to a big layoff (over 10%) including some highly paid managers. Long term employees suffer from symptoms of only ever been at a small company and believe their home grown way is the only and most effective way to do anything. This is the mentality that dooms them the most. Also - a very catty and back biting group of women who keep the company from getting the advantages of new outside experience.

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Pros

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Cons

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1.0
23 Oct 2025
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Pros

Coworkers outside of leadership were generally friendly, and the work-life balance was manageable at times.

Cons

The company culture in the creative department was very toxic. There was little to no structure, with unclear expectations and shifting standards that often left employees set up for failure. Senior leadership, particularly in the creative department, could be condescending and unprofessional in private meetings, while presenting a different persona on group calls. I even experienced inappropriate remarks about my appearance, which crossed professional boundaries and should have been an HR concern. Leadership often questioned employees’ value while failing to provide proper support or guidance. Creative leads would openly criticize other team members in front of colleagues, creating an environment of distrust and negativity. This behavior made it difficult to feel respected or secure in the role. The lack of organization and professionalism from the top down ultimately overshadowed any positives. Be cautious. If you value professionalism, structure, and a healthy work culture, this may not be the right environment for you.

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