No Leadership, Growth or Culture - Client Services Ansira Employee Review

1.0
24 Aug 2018
Recommend
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Pros

- Success is entirely based on manager and which team you are on. - The location is great and they have pool tables, free coffee and snacks and a really creative office. - Salary was fair.

Cons

I read previous reviews before joining Ansira and thought to myself that the bad things I read were likely related to which team you were on. Please read carefully because this is all true. - No Leadership of Growth: Managers/Supervisors are not training for leadership. They are demeaning, aggressive, don't handle their emotions well and are unreliable. Your managers equip you for growth and that isn't the case at Ansira. - Not Innovative:. They repeat campaigns without looking for new ideas or beneficial ways for the client to succeed. Decisions are based on poor team allocation and what's easiest...that's not what makes marketing campaigns successful. You hire smart people, use them appropriately. - No Culture: No one talks to anyone outside of their team. It's a very large organization so you get lost in the weeds. There are not many opportunities to mix and mingle at this agency. Employees often talk poorly of the agency which is awkward and uninviting. This omits collaboration and culture. - HR hires for immediate needs and not based on talents. I was placed on a team that did one channel when my experience is cross-channel marketing. A new opening came within the agency that fit me perfectly - I had client relations with this client company and vast knowledge and experience of their channels. I was immediately told no when requesting a transfer and that it's protocol to wait 6 months. Protocol trumps employee and client success. After a short time at Ansira I knew this was NOT a place for a digital marketer to grow. Trust the bad reviews.

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Ansira Response
7y
I am sorry this wasn't the right opportunity for you at this time. We are working on Leadership Development, Career Development and Culture as mentioned in the July All Hands meeting with updates on next steps rolling out soon.

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Great people to work with who offer thought provoking insight and helpful career paths

Cons

Same structure day to day which can get tiring for a creative brain

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Ansira Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing your experience at Ansira and for recognizing the talented people on our team. We wish you all the best.
1.0
30 May 2026
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Pros

Great benefits and unlimited/flexible PTO

Cons

Workload expectations were unsustainable. To meet the basic requirements of my role, I regularly worked 50–70 hours per week. While the company offered flexible PTO, there was little meaningful coverage when employees were out, often resulting in even more work upon return. Frequent layoffs and ongoing staff reductions meant existing clients were repeatedly reassigned from departing employees to the remaining team members, further increasing workloads and making it harder to provide the level of service clients deserved. As responsibilities grew, client escalations became increasingly common, and support from leadership during those situations was inconsistent. The moment that best captured the disconnect between leadership and employee reality was a company training on having a "growth mindset" that included the message, "It's not bandwidth. It's mindset." For employees already struggling with excessive workloads and burnout, this felt dismissive of legitimate capacity concerns. The culture ultimately led to significant burnout, high stress, and declining morale. The company has talented employees and clients, but leadership would benefit from addressing workload management, staffing levels, accountability, and employee well-being before focusing on mindset and productivity initiatives.

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Ansira Response
1mo
Thank you for sharing this feedback and for the contributions you made during your time at Ansira. Feedback like yours is important and helps us continue to evaluate how we support our teams and create a sustainable work environment. The Growth Mindset program is an employee recognition initiative that celebrates individuals who exemplify our company values and strengthen our culture. It is not intended to diminish or dismiss conversations about workload, capacity, or employee support. We recognize that initiatives can be experienced differently by individuals, and we appreciate you sharing your perspective.
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