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
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Pros

The people are the best

Cons

Pay and lack of upwards mobility

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Getty Images Response
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Hi, there! Thank you for your review. We certainly think our people are the best and are a large part of what makes Getty Images such a great place to work! Thank you also for the feedback regarding pay and mobility as a contractor. We work to ensure our rates are competitive with other similar organizations in the industry and are always open to feedback on ways to improve contractor experiences. If you have specific items you'd like to discuss in this regard, or any other, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com
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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
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