A cautionary tale of ego, and missing leadership - Account Supervisor OH Partners Employee Review

1.0
Jan 22, 2026
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Pros

Working here was a journey that started with hope but ended as a lesson in how quickly a culture can erode when those at the top lack both experience and empathy. The only positive chapter of this experience was the people beside me. The staff, who actually does the work and takes care clients, are some of the most talented and dedicated professionals I’ve ever met. They are the ones who carry the weight of the agency's reputation, consistently delivering high-quality work while receiving almost nothing in return from the company itself.

Cons

The reality is that this agency is a house of cards fueled by a massive disconnect between the C-suite and the staff. We are led by 2 people who had no prior experience in this type of role before taking over, and the lack of foundational business knowledge is glaring as we constantly lose clients. This mismanagement has led to layoffs and insulting "raises" of 3%, which don’t even cover the cost of living. It is a bitter pill to swallow when you realize the CMO pays her babysitter more than the entry-level employees the company is now forced to hire because anyone with actual experience has been fired or left. Meanwhile, the owner, Scott Harkey, is a ghost. Rarely seen and seemingly indifferent to the company’s struggles, all while living a lavish lifestyle in a $6 million home. Perhaps the most damaging part of the culture is the toxic environment fostered by management. This leadership is intimidated by intelligence; they view expert optimizations as insubordination and would rather pile work onto underpaid staff than listen to professional advice. From forcing employees to work in the office over the holidays to refusing to implement a true hybrid model, they have proven time and again that they value control over human well-being. If you value your self-worth and professional growth, look for a company where the leaders actually deserve the title.

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5.0
Apr 24, 2025
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Pros

I had a great experience working at OH. The work environment, pay, and co-workers were all excellent. If you’re someone who gets along well with others and takes care of your responsibilities, you’ll thrive here. It was genuinely one of the hardest jobs for me to leave because of the supportive atmosphere and the incredible people across all departments, including the leadership team. I only moved on because I accepted a position at a CPA firm that aligns more closely with my long-term career goals in accounting. OH was an important stepping stone in my professional journey, and I’m truly grateful for my time there.

Cons

The only downside was that the Accounting department was relatively small, which limited opportunities for upward mobility. Other than that, I don’t have any real complaints.

1.0
Aug 11, 2025
Anonymous employee
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Pros

There are 10-15 incredibly talented employees who go above and beyond in everything they do.

Cons

OH Partners looks amazing from the outside, but it's all smoke & mirrors. After about 6 months working here, every employee discovers that it's all a ruse. Leadership is driven more by their own egos than the best interest of the agency. Furthermore, the executive team doesn't actually seem to like the employees. They consistently gossip about them and spend as little time with them at agency events as possible. There is a huge disparity of pay among roles, up to 25% difference for the same role, which can equate to tens of thousands of dollars. Leadership does nothing to address this and salary comparisons are strictly verboten. Managers constantly move employees' goalposts, so you never meet their expectations. They rationalize not awarding raises or promotions by referencing metrics that employees should have been meeting that had never been previously communicated to the employee. There are different rules for each employee, depending on if they're in the inner circle or not. OH continues to hire high-level people who don’t have applicable agency experience, because anyone in-market who does have agency experience steers clear. They’re completely intimidated by intelligence, and end up reading it as insubordination, especially when they don't understand the optimizations that are being recommended. There is no feeling of professional safety; it felt like employees could be let go at any point, on a whim. Stay far away from this place. Or, if you're a junior-level employee, come here to get the title you need, then bounce after two years. Anything longer and you'll feel your soul start to turn in on itself and your entire sense of self-worth and professional competency will be chipped away until there's nothing left.

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