Merlin Entertainments Diversity And Inclusion FAQ
Read what Merlin Entertainments employees think about diversity and inclusion at the company, and if their workforce is comprised and supportive of individuals of varying gender, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion and other attributes.
Merlin Entertainments has a diversity rating of 3.4.
All answers shown come directly from Merlin Entertainments Reviews and are not edited or altered.
Does there seem to be diversity at Merlin Entertainments?
11 English reviews out of 11
- Top
- Most Recent
- Oldest first
18 April 2022
Pros
The people you meet become friends for life.
Cons
Their belief in working employees, without reward, past the point of burnout, is common and expected. Promotions and pay increases are given out on a "who's who" basis. Complaints of discrimination and inequitable practices go unheard. The lack of equity, diversity, and inclusion at Merlin is astounding! The global and national initiatives are being led by outright biased individuals. Merlin's failure to address these systemic inequalities is a reflection of the company as a whole. They are comfortable with ticking a box, touting false narratives externally - while gaslighting employees internally.
The lack of equity, diversity, and inclusion at Merlin is astounding!
18 April 2022
Reviewed by: Manager (Former Employee)
17 May 2022
Pros
Many career opportunities, very friendly and fun culture, staff discounts to Merlin attractions, flexible working available but very much depends on team/ location
Cons
Not the most competitive pay & benefits package Diversity and inclusion works for lower grades however not that much diversity at the top
Advice to Management
Look at increasing the pay & benefits package to retain best employees
Diversity and inclusion works for lower grades however not that much diversity at the top
17 May 2022
Reviewed by: Business Process Analyst in Basingstoke, England (Current Employee)
2 September 2021
Pros
Lots of diversity Great team environment Fun
Cons
Pay is not competitive Some weekend work
Lots of diversity
2 September 2021
Reviewed by: Marketing Manager (Current Employee)
9 February 2022
Pros
They have good pay for students and young people
Cons
Long unsociable hours, with no extra pay
They have good pay for students and young people
9 February 2022
Reviewed by: Retail Coordinator in Windsor, England (Current Employee)
11 May 2021
Pros
PTO policy is fairly generous. They are focused on having a diverse and inclusive team. There are lots of career opportunities because turnover is so high (you can decide if that's a pro or a con).
Cons
Company systems are not set up for a company of its size. Support for addressing the issues within the broken systems is almost non-existent. Many people in admin positions are overworked and burnt out so even though the PTO policy is generous, it's difficult to take time off because of workload. Positions are bonus eligible and they will tell you all about it in the interview/offer process, but bonuses are not paid out. You will never see a list of criteria that you need to hit in order to make bonus. There is a sense of urgency for all tasks but not enough resources, tools, or time to get the tasks done. I saw a number of employees get fired for "underperforming" when they hadn't been given any warning that they were not meeting their manager's expectations. Some of these employees that were let go were manager level employees or higher. Turnover is incredibly high because it is not a healthy work environment.
Advice to Management
Run defense for your employees and listen to them. Start set reasonable expectations to hold them accountable to and manage up by setting hard boundaries to help protect teams from getting burnt out.
They are focused on having a diverse and inclusive team.
11 May 2021
Reviewed by: Human Resources (Former Employee)
11 English reviews out of 11