Pros
The people, the process, the portfolio of clients.
Cons
At this point in my tenure at IS, none at this time.
Pros
Interactive strategies is a great place to work. They have really smart people who care about the work they deliver. Great work environment and internal team culture.
Cons
Could have a more competitive salary structure
Pros
Any positives were obscured by the negatives.
Cons
Having spent a significant time at Interactive Strategies in Washington D.C., I feel it's crucial to share my experience for those considering employment or partnerships with this agency. - Lack of support for innovation: Leadership claims to value innovation but fails to support the adoption of modern tools and methods, resulting in consistent frustration amongst employees who want to work with up-to-date technologies. - Inequity: There is a pattern of marginalizing the contributions of certain minorities on the team such as women and POC. There are no POC on the leadership team and men are consistently given more professional opportunities than women with similar skill sets. Edit: Since IS attempted to remove this review and I was given the opportunity to edit it, I will do so in order to add to the above point. Out of an 80-person team, Black women experienced a termination rate of approximately 60% over two years, whereas the overall termination rate was around 10%. Put that on your DEIB page. - Questionable accountability practices: Multiple employees who reported discrimination or mistreatment were targeted in surprise layoffs, with some subsequently fired. I would urge potential employees and clients to reconsider their engagement with Interactive Strategies in Washington D.C. due to these significant and ongoing issues.
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