55 KNOTS Avis 

I have worked with 55Knots as a client (2020-2023) and have worked for them as an employee (2024-current) and have found it to be such a great workplace and team to be connected with.

Everyone is friendly and communicative, we have lots of in jokes, and the team is always willing to go above and beyond to make sure requests are delivered with high quality and quickly.

The owner has been supportive of me while I was sick, and is really accommodating with mental health days as well.

If you care about your mental health and job stability, I strongly advise against working for this company. The workplace culture is highly toxic, and many employees suffer due to unethical management practices.

Toxic Leadership and Unfair Termination

The country head fosters a poisonous work environment, making it incredibly stressful for employees. Even if you consistently meet or exceed your key performance indicators (KPIs), they will still find a way to terminate you without valid reasons. Management appears to have a pattern of pushing employees out, regardless of their contributions to the company.

Broken Promises and Salary Manipulation

One of the most frustrating aspects of working here is their habit of making empty promises. Employees are frequently told they will receive a salary increase upon achieving specific performance metrics. However, when the time comes, management either claims they never made such promises or finds loopholes to avoid granting the raise. Even if you have written proof of these agreements, they will try to manipulate the situation, finding alternative ways to deny what was promised.

Independent Contractor Scheme to Avoid Legal Responsibilities

The company pressures employees to sign independent contractor agreements, but in reality, they are treated as full-time employees. This is a deliberate tactic to avoid paying government-mandated benefits such as healthcare, social security, and other employee protections required by labor laws. They benefit from your work as if you were a regular employee, but they refuse to provide the legal protections and benefits that come with full-time employment.

Withholding Final Pay

Another major red flag is their unethical handling of final pay. Employees who leave—whether voluntarily or due to unfair termination—often do not receive their last paycheck. This lack of professionalism and respect for workers further highlights their exploitative practices.

Final Verdict: Stay Away

This company does not value its employees and engages in unethical practices that can severely impact your financial stability and mental well-being. If you are considering applying, I strongly recommend looking elsewhere for an employer that respects and values its workforce. There are better opportunities with companies that treat their employees fairly and honor their commitments.

We have loved working with 55 Knots. Rob, who became our full time Video Editor is an absolute Jedi and is wonderful to work with. Highly recommend.

I got bad experience from their recruiters! After signing an NDA I haven't received any response from them. It is not comfortable to someone who signed a docs then you won't receive any response. As an applicant, you will suspect that your submitted info will be use for a fraud!

55 Knots are an integral partner to making our business grow. From the moment we contacted them, they were responsive and willing to work with us to understand our internal design needs. Their high-end service is evident in the quality of work they produced, which constantly exceeds our expectations. The team is incredibly friendly and accommodating and the willingness to work within our business's systems and processes is incredibly valuable. Highly recommended!

The team at 55 Knots are well resourced to handle my creative needs. They always show great professionalism, and are highly responsive around content briefs and any amendments requested. Their output is of a consistently high standard, and the team are happy to go above and beyond to help out with some more ad hoc requests when needed. Special shout out to Charles who has pulled together some great content for us in the past and is an absolute breeze to work with.

Awesome team. They are so responsive it's like having a direct line to my brain. Killer design at a price that won't break the bank? These guys are the real deal. Throw in the fact you get direct access to the owner and it's as smooth as a bald man's head - no bumps, no lumps, just pure seamless goodness!

I recently had the pleasure of working with 55 Knots, who provided me with a virtual account manager. I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation for the entire hiring process, onboarding with the team, working with Jasmine, and the quality of the hire.

Firstly, I was impressed with the hiring process. The team at 55 Knots took the time to understand my business needs and requirements, ensuring that they found a virtual account manager who would be a good fit for my company. They were responsive, helpful, and professional throughout the process, which made it a stress-free experience for me.

The onboarding process with the 55 Knots team was also excellent. They were thorough in explaining their processes, tools, and expectations, and made sure that I had everything I needed to work with my virtual account manager smoothly.

Speaking of my virtual account manager, Jasmine was an absolute pleasure to work with. She was knowledgeable, professional, and proactive in her approach to managing my account. I felt that she genuinely cared about my business, and she went above and beyond to make sure that my needs were met.

Finally, I was impressed with the quality of the hire provided by 55 Knots. Jasmine was a perfect fit for my company, and I could not have asked for a better virtual account manager. Her expertise and work ethic were outstanding, and I am grateful to 55 Knots for finding her for me.

Overall, I highly recommend 55 Knots to anyone who is looking for a virtual account manager or any other virtual staffing services. Their hiring process, onboarding, and team management are top-notch, and they truly care about their clients' success. Thank you, 55 Knots, for the excellent service!

Not to mention working with the likes of cool people like Ben is a true treat!

The Explorabout (AVP) Video Pitch Deck has been called "professional and impressive", thanks to 55Knots. Headlines, banner art, and simplified flow charts are all part of their unique creative solutions.

The team at 55 knots are always on point. They understand our briefs quickly, get to work efficiently and then come back to us with amazing designs that are better than we could have imagined!

Ben, Jece, Kurt, Ross, Mari and the countless others on the team at 55 knots are super helpful and responsive at getting all the graphic and video needs of lockeroom done in a timely manner.

The organised structure of their team makes it easy to hand off tasks and consistently receive them in a timely manner. Highly recommend!

I had been struggling to find the right talent for my company, and decided to try using the services of 55Knots. I was impressed from the very start by the professionalism and responsiveness of their team. They listened carefully to my needs and provided me with multiple options to choose from and screened candidates and did the design tests.

The team was in constant communication with me, updating me on their progress and any issues that arose and were quick to find more candidates for our project if any didn't seem suitable.

Overall, I have had a great experience working with 55Knots and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for professional and high-quality services. If you're struggling to find the right talent, give 55Knots a try – you won't be disappointed!

The team at 55 Knots were great. I was super impressed at the quality of the work. The brochures that they produced for me looked so professional. Very good service. Very quick.

Ben, Kurt and the team were exceptional in finding me a quality staff member for my growing business. They did all the hard work and ensured we found the best candidates for the role. Hazel has joined my team a few months ago and i couldnt be happier! I will definitely utilise their services again as my business continues to grow. I felt safe, supported and i know i could not have got the same outcome if not for them!

Amazing company, always there for us when we needed them and very easy to work with. They found us some great candidates quickly - highly recommend Ben and his team for anyone looking for great and affordable designers.