From Industry Leader to Micromanaged: A Shadow of Its Former Self - Customer Success Manager Getty Images Employee Review

2.0
27 Jan 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Great product that has potential. - Some really great, talented people still working there who are passionate about the work they do. - The option to work remotely is a huge plus and provides flexibility.

Cons

- Management has lost touch with what makes the company successful. Micromanagement has become the norm, which stifles any autonomy or creativity. - Leadership, from top to bottom, is completely out of their depth, especially in the CSM team. It’s evident in every decision made and every process implemented. Some managers have no experience in leadership roles or CSM whatsoever and yes, that shows. - The once open, transparent culture has completely eroded. There’s a lack of trust, and speaking up or offering feedback is now a risk, not a chance to improve. - Higher turnover than ever and general dissatisfaction among employees have become the standard. It feels like they’re trying to push people out by being overly difficult and inflexible. - Pay is below market value for the responsibilities of the role, which adds to the overall sense of undervaluation. - Career growth opportunities are nearly nonexistent. The company doesn’t seem to invest in employees' long-term development or offer clear paths for advancement, leaving many stuck in stagnant positions.

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Getty Images Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your recognition of our talented team and the flexibility we offer. We also hear your concerns, and we take them seriously. We’re committed to fostering an environment where employees feel valued and supported, and we’re continuously working to improve communication, trust, clarity through change, and development opportunities for both our leaders and our employees. Your input helps us do better, and if you have anything additional you would like to share, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com

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5.0
1 Jun 2026
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Pros

- fun culture where you get to hear talks by photographers - adopts new technologies relatively early in the game - a really great place to learn and grow as a developer

Cons

- can handle shifts/re-orgs poorly with communication, leaving employees feeling unheard and unvalued.

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Getty Images Response
6d
Hello! Thank you for your review! We’re really glad to hear that you have a positive view of our culture, particularly the opportunity to engage with photographers and our adoption of new technologies. It’s also great to know that you found our environment supportive with opportunity for growth - we always aim to ensure employees feel that they can learn and grow within their role, and others. We also appreciate your feedback regarding communication during shifts and reorganizations. We recognize that periods of change can be challenging, and it’s important that our communication is clear, consistent, and inclusive so that employees feel heard and valued. We will work to continue to uphold our Leadership Principle of being trustworthy, transparent, and honest. If you have any other feedback you'd like to share, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com
3.0
6 May 2026
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Pros

- nice people - want to do good

Cons

- technology feels old - ai can take their livelihood

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Getty Images Response
4w
Hi, there - thank you for your feedback! We’re glad to hear you’ve had positive experiences with the people here and that our team’s commitment to doing meaningful work stands out. We also appreciate your comments about our technology and concerns around AI. We recognize that staying current with technology is essential, and we’re always trying to invest in efforts to better support both our employees and the people we serve. If you have any suggestions that you'd like to share, or anything else on the topic you'd like to discuss, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com
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