associate director

vice president

director of strategy

senior analyst

vice president of strategy

Publicis Groupe

My typical day begins with assuring that the overnight projects are ready to be delivered by the client deadlines utilizing internal team of operators as well as any projects outsourced to our other global locations in an effort to load balance all our resources.

Due to load balancing our resources, I've learned to create and manage new workflow processes based on our outside resources strengths and weaknesses.

Because I have a great team of committed professionals who's main goal aligns with mine in making sure that the client needs are our number one priority, it makes the challenge a team effort with everyone taking an active role to achieve at the highest level each is capable of. It becomes a fun and vibrant atmosphere.

The hardest part of my present position is having to navigate through our companies hierarchy in order to get and keep the resources needed to meet clients needs and maintain a stress free and exciting environment where teamwork prevails.

The most enjoyable part of the job goes without saying, the feeling of accomplishment we all get when completing some of our large out of home campaigns. Receiving emails from the clients and their vendors commending our handling of the projects from beginning to end and the manner in which they receive the project's completed elements.

The hardest hardest part of my job was getting to my accounts in the Pacific Northwest weather. 

Workplace culture was good because I took the initiative to collaborate with my peers within my territory. 

A con would be that we were not able to call on Pharmacies. I feel that would be a valuable tool for them to be able to offer savings in medications patients coils  or afford through our savings programs. 

Work life balance? Not really. I had the biggest territory in my team and spent way more time driving to reach my accounts in unpredictable weather and using my entire car allowance on fuel and none left over to repair my car. 

I loved planning my trips and I had a great way to attaining my accounts on a regular basis. 

AstraZeneca’s trainings were always my favorite. I learned we so much about Salesforce Software, planning my territory and account retention. 

Unfortunately, I felt, that the compensation with Publicis was not worth my efforts (I was actually losing $ because my territory was so big) and capturing signatures with my peers was hard because I felt what I had to offer as far as patient education and formulary information was valuable. 

I have interned/freelanced for PHCG for quite some time. I have seen several management and business unit changes. It has provided me with an abundance of skills and capabilities that I hope to bring to my next career opportunity. 

Daily tasks for my job as Recruiting Coordinator include managing communication between hiring managers and candidates, scheduling interviews, posting job openings, and writing and distributing offer letters. I directly support the Senior Recruitment Manager and schedule on average ten to fifteen interviews each week. 

The most challenging part of my job (and often the most rewarding) is dealing with unexpected changes that may occur. Most often, its when an interviewer drops out of an interview at the last minute. This requires me to think on my feet and find a replacement as quickly as possible. 

In addition, the most enjoyable part of my job is seeing a candidate come full circle. From posting the open position, having the candidate apply, walking them through the interview process, and writing and distributing their offer letter. I get great enjoyment out of knowing that I have assisted with the development and progression of that persons career.

Publicis looks good on paper, and they even make a great addition to your CV. However, this was by far one of the craziest roller coaster rides I have been on! The actual culture is masked with perks while it resides in the gutter with a strong clique-like mentality. The perks are contingent upon what agency you work for under the Groupe umbrella, therefor all are not created equal. The work takes priority but your worth is based on who you know and rarely what you accomplish. Good luck with getting a substantial raise/promotion without pulling teeth. They scream diversity/equity/inclusion but task minority employees with doing the work to educate fellow employees instead of properly addressing the root issues (leadership). Leadership is filled with employees who make serious decisions during the hiring process (and after) who do not share the same want for diversity and inclusion.  Some employees were great but most fit the preferred script. In general, this is a toxic workplace but you have to see beyond the fog to notice.

Management cannot think of anything to do but cut costs.  No innovation, no new products or services, no improving existing products or services, just lay people off and outsource jobs to India.

I worked 1000s of hours of overtime, but never got comp time.  My bonuses worked out to less than minimum wage for the time I spent.

I was almost never was recognized for my incredible efforts and results, despite saving the company mountains of money.  The general attitude was it was "expected" that we would work 60-70-80 even 90 hours/week sometimes.

Whenever I raised the topics above, they treated me like I was the problem.  The management team thinks that bullying, insulting and berating people is "motivating".  Their management skills and business acumen were myopic and juvenile.  They created a toxic work environment where people were afraid to speak freely, try new things or offer ideas.  Corporate "culture" was low morale, stress and fear.

I never felt so leaderless, underappreciated and taken advantage of professionally.  Apparently this is the "great" management team they think they have.

Publicis Groupe is a globally renowned marketing and communications company that offers a dynamic and collaborative work environment. With a presence in over 100 countries, it provides opportunities to work on high-profile projects with top-tier clients, fostering creativity and innovation. The company encourages professional growth through training programs, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and a culture of learning.

While the fast-paced environment can be challenging, it also helps employees develop resilience and adaptability. Publicis Groupe’s emphasis on diversity and inclusion creates a welcoming space for employees from various backgrounds. Benefits and resources for well-being, along with the opportunity to work alongside talented professionals, make it a rewarding workplace.

However, like many large organizations, there can be occasional communication challenges and high demands, but for those seeking growth and global exposure, Publicis Groupe offers an exciting platform to build a fulfilling career.

Good to employees. Finance department is horrible a billing clients properly. 

Publicis Groupe is a French multinational advertising and public relations company, and is the oldest and one of the largest marketing and communications companies in the world, by revenue, headquartered in Paris.

After 1945, the little-known Paris-based advertising agency grew rapidly, becoming the world's fourth-largest agency.[when?] It was a leader in promoting France's post-war economic boom, especially the expansion of the advertising industry; it was successful because of its close ties with top officials of the French government, its clever use of symbols to promote itself, and its ability to attract clients from widely diverse growing industries.[2]

It is one of the "Big Four" agency companies, alongside WPP, Interpublic and Omnicom.[3] Publicis Groupe S.A. is headed by Arthur Sadoun, and its agencies provide digital and traditional advertising, media services and marketing services (SAMS) to national and multinational clients.

What is the best part of working at the company?
They recognized one’s talents and skills and looked for opportunities for you based on those strengths.  

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Launching successful updates and Meeting project deadlines (for eg year end budgets)

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Casual and friendly.  Office doors were always open that allowed employees to go in and ask for guidance or get questions answered.   

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
I worked with several Departments throughout the day.  I worked specifically for the Purchasing Department in the IT Department.  I negotiated contracts with software companies like Microsoft.  I negotiated  for computer and network equipment with manufacturers as well as with suppliers.  I processed purchase orders, approved invoices and worked with the Accounting department to ensure year end reconciliation.  I compiled the Department budget for the year.

Pros: If you're growing your career in marketing and media buying, this is a great place to soak up a lot of knowledge. People seem to really enjoy their work and don't mind most clients' demands. Work life balance seems to be respected most of the time, employees are encouraged to take PTO and travel. 

Cons: RTO in early 2023 has prickled a lot of employees, especially those who moved away from the office for family or housing. 3 days required in office is treated as iron clad, but policy enforcement is inconsistent across Publicis agency holdings. Some operate like completely different entities with respect to culture and office expectations. There really seems to be few benefits to working in the holding company center versus one of its subsidiaries, salary might be a bit better, but no better benefits, cultural leaps, etc. Bonuses are only for EVPs and up. 

Publicis was by far the worst experience in my professional career. There was very little work life balance. As a working mom, it was difficult to manage the impossible work expectations along with at home responsibilities. I would be the first one at the office in the morning and even as a manger level employee, my manager would give me a hard time for leaving to pick up my son. The overall management talked behind everyone’s back. I was constantly asked prying questions to get my fellow co-workers in trouble. They were asked the same of me, so there was no trust among us. I felt I was constantly set up for failure, and completely defenseless because everyone would throw everyone under the bus. Overall the worst place I’ve ever worked. 

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