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      Profits Over People - Graphic Designer NELSON Worldwide Employee Review

      1.0
      May 12, 2026
      Graphic designer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      The people are the heartbeat of the company. Truly, some of the kindest, enthusiastic and creative people I've ever had the pleasure of working with.

      Cons

      Each office operates as a separate firm which means little consistency in regards to systems, workflows and process. On top of that, so many people have left or been let go that there are massive information gaps. Often, the demands of the client are prioritized over the capacity of the team and proposals seem to have been written in a vacuum. In essence, you are consistently set up for one thing: failure. ZERO investment in professional or personal development (despite repeated efforts from team and practice leaders). Despite the firm being quite successful, poor business decisions mean frequent layoffs. Consequently, teammates are frequently taking on additional workloads and are silenced through a culture of fear that they may be next. I'll give one example of company culture. If you want to welcome a new coworker to the firm by taking them out to lunch, or getting them a card or flowers, that money comes out of your pocket. Ever wondered what it feels like to be a cog in a wheel? Join Nelson!

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      NELSON Worldwide Response
      1w
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We're proud of our people behind the projects who work together to unlock value for our clients. We're glad to hear this positively impacted your experience. We recognize that consistency across offices, access to shared systems and processes, and knowledge transfer are important to creating a better employee experience. As our firm continues to evolve, we are focused on improving alignment across teams, strengthening communication, and identifying opportunities to better support workload planning and collaboration. We understand how important professional development, clear communication, and recognition are to helping employees feel valued and supported. That's why we continue to invest in programs, leadership communications, learning opportunities, and employee experience initiatives that strengthen our culture, encourage collaboration, and create meaningful opportunities for growth. Thanks again for your review.

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      5.0
      Jan 12, 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      nice people and the best boss

      Cons

      I honestly don't have any

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      NELSON Worldwide Response
      3w
      Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We're happy to hear you enjoyed your experience. We're proud of the team we have built who work together to achieve our mission of unlocking value for our clients.
      1.0
      Apr 22, 2026
      Designer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      remote work and remote work. 5 words required here.

      Cons

      Read the previous reviews and understand this: none of them are exaggerated. not even one bit. If anything they are restrained. That alone should tell you everything you need to know. This is one of the rare cases where taking reviews “with a grain of salt” is not recommended. The patterns you see in the reviews - weak leadership, high turnover, burnout, and lack of real support, no raises, no bonuses for close to a decade are absolutely real. A significant issue is the firm’s reliance on a heavy PR and marketing machine. What’s presented externally is engineered to create the perception of value. The narratives, frameworks, and positioning are marketing devices used to justify high fees. Good design? AI will do it (it won’t) Investment in top leadership “faces,” only yet many lack a meaningful understanding of design, execution, or how to build a healthy, functional workplace. The frequency with which these individuals cycle through roles only reinforces the instability and toxic pattern. As a client: question everything. As an employee: seriously consider alternatives.

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      NELSON Worldwide Response
      2w
      Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are proud of our progressive hybrid/remote work policies and our commitment to fostering a healthy work/life balance. We're glad to hear this positively impacted your experience. Our goal is always to create meaningful work, support our teams, and deliver value to our clients through the expertise and dedication of our people. As discussed in previous Town Halls, our bonus program is closely tied to our business performance, and recent years have been particularly challenging for both us and our industry. Thank you again for taking the time to share your experience.
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