You can do better - werkgeversreview Web Developer bij MERGE

1,0
26 jul 2021
Aanbevelen
Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

• Flexible hours • Solid talent (at least with the people who do the work) • Fair amount of job security

Minpunten

• Extremely top-heavy • Diversity is extremely lacking. The top is heavy with rich white guys. • Absolutely no work-life balance • Unlimited PTO is dangled in front of you like a carrot, but you will never use it, due to endless critical deadlines and poor project timelines • Management is out of touch to a degree I've never before seen at an agency. There are lot of people at the top of the food chain and they have absolutely no idea what the work is actually like. • You will be expected to work nights and weekends. You will not be rewarded for this in any way - you will not be financially compensated for this, this dedication will not be considered when it comes to promotions and raises, and the most you can expect is being mailed a cheap plastic letter M, which is an appropriate representation of your value to them. • There are no processes of any kind. I've never worked a single project that gave me the assets I needed at kick-off - comps are developed in tandem with development beginning on a website. Mobile comps are never given. Timelines are never accommodating to any of these issues, and Creative is just as surprised as us that this doesn't happen. • Client services is not empowered to have your back in any way. They will never push back on anything, ever. • They will tell you career growth is important and do nothing to grow your career.

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4y
Sorry to hear your experience at MERGE is not aligned with many others here. We absolutely believe in work-life balance. Granted during the pandemic period, it has been difficult. I would ask that you reach out to someone in senior management to discuss your concerns.

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5,0
20 jan 2026
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Pluspunten

My experience at Merge has been very positive. The leadership team is consistently focused on the growth of both the team and its individual members (and clients). It's a very flexible environment with a strong emphasis on client service and supporting their unique goals.

Minpunten

None at this time - This is a positive work environment!

1,0
23 mrt 2026
Anonieme werknemer
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Goedkeuring directeur
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Pluspunten

No pros since we've had this new leadership team. So much potential, but going no where with all these new people who have no idea how to run a business.

Minpunten

I've seen a lot of change over the years, but this new executive leadership team is by far the worse MERGE has ever had. The leadership team has tripled in size over the past year, but we can't seem to win any new business and some of our current clients are leaving us as well. It's evident to our clients that we can't get our act together. In addition to that, MERGE has been quietly firing some really talented people. They've been replaced by people that don't know what they are doing. This has led to other staff members having to take on the additional responsibilities. New leaders have made it clear that they only deal with high level responsibilities and demand their staff to figure everything else out. Unfortunately, no one will question or ask for help anymore as getting fired will always be the outcome. Morale is at an all time low and it's no longer worth going into the office. They do not value their employees and it's blatant with all the benefits and perks they've cut back in the last few months.

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3w
Thank you for sharing your candid feedback on the challenges and changes you've experienced over your 5 years at MERGE. We understand that change can be difficult and hear your concerns, and we want to assure you that we are committed to making sure our team members feel supported during these times. We encourage you to reach out to the Talent team directly so we can discuss your specific concerns and work toward meaningful improvements.
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