Pros
Once upon a time, Burrell Communications was an amazing place to work. Leadership respected employees, creativity thrived, and there was a real sense of purpose. When Burrell shifted to a remote-first policy, we nailed it—proving that trust, talent, and teamwork could succeed no matter where we were. Back then, working at Burrell meant being part of something special. But that Burrell? It’s gone. Completely erased the moment the new CEO and the funding company took over. Now, the only pro to working here is getting a front-row seat to the downfall of what used to be a legendary agency.
Cons
Remember when Burrell was a powerhouse in multicultural marketing? Yeah, that’s ancient history now. Ever since the newest CEO and the funding group took over, the company has been in a downward spiral, and leadership seems determined to run it straight into the ground. Let’s start with the basics: They’re losing major clients—some that had been with Burrell for over 50 years! Why? Because the new leadership thinks being “trendy” is more important than actually understanding the brands we serve. Instead of respecting the legacy that made Burrell successful, they’ve thrown strategy out the window in favor of whatever’s hot on Reddit this week. And if that wasn’t bad enough, the work environment is now toxic beyond belief. The new directors? They don’t just lack experience—they talk down to employees like they’re on some kind of power trip. HR? Oh, they’ve fully transitioned from a human resources department to a damage control team for leadership. Even if the company is blatantly breaking the law, HR will spin it, gaslight you, and then—wait for it—start building a case against you so they can fire you instead. Doesn’t matter if you’ve had glowing performance reviews for years; they’ll rewrite your history faster than a bad PR crisis. The “New Burrell Way” isn’t a rebrand—it’s a complete disaster. If you’re thinking about working here, do yourself a favor: run. P.S. Once you're hired in you'll never get a raise. The pay rate you come in at... expect to stay there. You'll also never have a lunch break and work very long hours -- this is expected.
