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      3.0

      43% would recommend to a friend

      (306 total reviews)
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      Simon Leslie/Michael Keating

      65% approve of CEO

      49% positive business outlook

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      Ink has an employee rating of 3.0 out of 5 stars, based on 306 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Ink employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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      306 reviews
      1.0
      24 Feb 2019

      Self esteem crasher

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      Company has a fantastic office, friendly team and occasionally you get a tease that there is a dream you can reach. I was fascinated how much training there is available for employees and the reason why is that INK wants to mold you exactly to their standards and nothing less. If you work 16 hours a day you can earn a lot.

      Cons

      Where to start.. Senior management are professional bullies that will crush your self esteem, your dreams and life. Unless you are willing to forget about your family, girlfriends/ boyfriends, private life, you are bot good enough for them. iNK is expecting you to work 16 hours daily + 2 weekends a month before magazine closing. I was once made feeling horrible because my family was visiting during closing weekend and I refused to come to work. I’ve never felt so paranoid, anxious and unappreciated! Travel.. haha! That was my dream and I am living it now working in a different company which is not even a travel media company. You will he given the chances to win trips but unless you are hungry and performing the best, it’s never going to happen. Ot takes you being one step behind being the best and you’re out... and believe me there are some legends there, kids that are money hungry and will walk all over you to get their dream. To summarise this all up- it is a BOILLER ROOM and unless that’s exactly what you want, don’t waste your time. All the training INK will give you is worth nothing once you close that door. I am saying this because now I can do my sales without pressure and I have become the best sales person in my company- INK told me that I was not good enough for sales!

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      Ink Response
      7y
      Thank you for taking the time to write and post this review. We hear you and appreciate that your journey is a personal one, but we also understand and see that many of our colleagues do succeed in the 8.30am – 5.30pm hours. Those that work hard and focus, do get great results, that’s the nature of sales. We also agree that Ink’s unique culture is not for everyone and some sales people will blossom in a different environment. We wish you all the best for the future and hope that your new employer also gives you great training, exciting opportunities and is as supportive as we were with you.
      1.0
      23 Jun 2021

      Lies and brainwashed cult.

      Sales executive
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      Pros

      Any other position will look amazing once you leave

      Cons

      This place is full of lies and a fantasy culture once the training period is finished. The lies start at interview stage with fake promises about a pay rise after you finish your training but that is just to get you in to their door. We stupidly fell for this lie resulting in everyone who started with me complaining amongst ourselves about this. You will get messages by an idiot at 4am every day to motivate you and drill in the culture by an idiot who don't believe in the company culture but wants bonus points so he can make his insensitive comments problem free.. About that culture it is another lie and everyone knows it but is too shook to say it. You will be pressured to conform and mix into their little lie and send daily messages after your employment hours are done or else you get in trouble. Some people make money but only the top who have been working here for a long time all of us new people will have to live under the thumb of a controlling egotistical manager who changes what he wants weekly meaning no sales. The people I started with made sales out of pure luck and not because of anything else. I am so ashamed of this company

      1.0
      8 Jan 2016

      Only If You Are Desperate.....

      Sales executive
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      Pros

      There are actually some good people who work at Ink and I have made some really good friends during my time here. I have also had the opportunity to travel, although with the loss of titles I cant see how any newbies will experience the same.

      Cons

      The management at Ink are absolutely horrific!! They have no skill sets or attributes that make a good manager, with most there simply due to brown nosing. They are fixated with KPIs, which change with the direction of the wind, and fail to inspire or motivate any staff member. But the worst part of Ink is the commission structure which will change as and when you start to make any money. The targets and the comm percentages will change when they want them to, ensuring that you will only ever really make a few quid above your basic. This is such a shame as when I joined Ink the comms were fab and we all made a lot of money. Believe me I was a top performer at Ink so if i couldn't make make a decent amount I don't see how a newbie can!!!

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      Ink Response
      9y
      We have worked in the media for more than 20 years and people have come and gone whilst the business has undoubtedly changed and evolved. We have the ongoing challenge to always thrive and succeed in this fast moving sector and we know and acknowledge that the recruitment of the right people is the key to our success. Most reviews here appear to be pointed towards the Ad sales side of the business in London, and in response to the comments raised please know: 1. We have new trainers to give everyone the opportunity to succeed 2. We have a new management systems in place 3. We have restructured the teams on the sales floor 4. We have new sales software to help teams convert business 5. For years, we have had a constant and transparent commission structure 6. Our company is growing year on year as is our media
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