Company structure in a smaller agency
It’s obvious that the structure within a smaller company in comparison to a larger one is very different. Companies with a lot of employees rely on their hierarchy to determine the position of the employee within the business, and who they should report to and take orders from.
I haven’t had the opportunity to work for a large company as of yet, but working for MANGO-OMC has allowed me to become involved and understand the ways in which smaller companies operate and what role the company structure plays. In my opinion, I feel that even without working experience in either a small or large company, smaller agencies generally have a more relaxed and flexible internal structure, which I absolutely love.
I think that if I had completed my internship at a larger agency I would’ve struggled as even though I enjoy working and I know that certain tasks have deadlines, it’s always nice to be able to have a short break and chat to my fellow colleagues on a more social level. I don’t feel that this would be a viable option in a large agency as it’s simply impossible to be able to communicate with every single one of your colleagues on a social level every day.
The advantages of having a more relaxed and flexible internal structure such as MANGO-OMC’s is that no matter what your job title or position, everyone is able to communicate and collaborate and add their input and ideas. It enhances teamwork and contributes to more creative and effective work that we do for our clients.
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In saying that, the hierarchy still stands when it comes to allocating work tasks. The higher the position of the employee, the more complex the work. As an intern, even though I don’t do the most difficult work, it’s to my advantage that I am still exposed to the work by my colleagues and this way I have been able to learn about many aspects of PR.
How do you feel the hierarchy differences between larger and smaller agencies affect the work environment and the productiveness within the office? Leave your comments in the section below!