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Jeremy Darroch
648 Ratings
Pros
"fast paced but good work life balance" (in 56 reviews)
"Honestly amazing great benefits everyone’s amazing and great development opportunities" (in 90 reviews)
Cons
"Work life balance can often be chalkenging" (in 54 reviews)
"Long hours, managemt needs improvement" (in 43 reviews)
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"Sky has been a great employer for many years"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Sky full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
Great company, amazing benefits, Free Sky Q, good development programmes and an awesome head office. Supplemented meals, onsite gym, nail bar, hairdresser and little Waitrose. Amazing free summer events with live music and great food. Incredible restaurants and an amazing atmosphere.
Cons
There are not a lot of cons at sky. The current efficiency drive is challenging as it impacts our ability to function at times, but they remain people focussed and benefits haven't suffered.
Advice to Management
Great leaders are there to serve their people, not impress their bosses.
Sky 2017-08-19 10:24 PDT ![Sky Logo]()
"Rewarding and nurturing company, some of the friendliest people I have ever known."
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Sky full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Competitive Salary and friendly environment
Cons
Shifting teams and heavy business requirements.
Sky 2018-06-16 06:21 PDT![Sky Logo]()
"good company that looks after there staff"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Sky (More than 3 years)
Pros
the incentives that we have at sky are second to none, free TV and a plethora of discounts for local shops and activities
Cons
the incentives make it hard to justify leaving
Sky 2018-08-15 06:44 PDT![Sky Logo]()
"Java Android Developer"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI worked at Sky full-time (More than a year)
Pros
1. Good company life style, good offices, good working hours. In house barber shop, gym, many canteens in London offices.
Cons
Not enough skilled, passioned people.
Sky 2018-08-14 05:46 PDT![Sky Logo]()
"Amazing place that can lead to big disappointment"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at Sky full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Some of the best and brand new facilities around. Very good work/life balance and benefits. They have your wellbeing in mind. Lovely hot desking and breakout areas, places to relax, focus or think. All the best software, work tools, big desks and supportive chairs. Great IT support. Great value and healthy, high standard food in canteens and cafes. One of the best corporate gyms around with cheap membership. Manager was fine with taking longer lunch breaks to workout - they trust you to be responsible and get your work done and manage your time- if you take a longer break, you work a bit later etc, which does a lot for an employee's confidence. Nice people to work with, everybody professional, helpful and respectful. Extremely high standard of work. You feel like you're among the best.
Cons
Pay is average or lower and doesn't increase. Zero feedback or support from Senior management if you are not in prestigious role or do glamorous work. Yearly objectives and reviews expect you to constantly up your game and deliver more, with little to no promotion or pay rise for doing so. Many in same role with no promotion for many years. Then if you do want to develop, you have to make it happen all yourself. Fear of hierarchy and work culture political correctness suppresses expression, initiative and taking the lead. Can put your all into your job and seemingly be randomly chosen for a sudden sweep redundancies, that, even worse, carries with it no explanation. You can start here full of excitement and promise only to see it all vanishing before your eyes.
Advice to Management
Tell reports how it is. Let them feel free to be open with you without fear of reprisal. Tell them of the shortfalls of their role but also how to get the most out of the company. Be honest with them and keep them updated on their performance.
Sky 2018-08-13 07:50 PDT![Sky Logo]()
"Sky as a workplace"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Sky full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Very relaxed, and comfortable place to work. You can be yourself and no need to put on a facede. Depending on the department you work in, it's generally not much formal. The Osterley site is a bit more relaxed than the Victoria site. Nevertheless, it's a great place to work.
The team is great, since you would normally see them everyday, you really do bond and become a family. Besides it's Mon to Fri (9-5) so great hours.Cons
Travelling can be a bit tedious, especially for the Osterley site. If you don't live closely.
Sky 2018-08-10 02:07 PDT![Sky Logo]()
"Very nice place to work"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Sky full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Nice environment
Good life balance
Good balance life work
New technologies
Flexibility to work from homeCons
The office is a bit noisy
Finding a place to seat can be hardSky 2018-08-07 01:58 PDT![Sky Logo]()
"Sky Media Sales"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Sky full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Opportunities for development if you look for them.
Great networkingCons
Senior management communication
Advice to Management
Consult those most effected before making changes
Sky 2018-08-07 15:44 PDT![Sky Logo]()
"#lifeatsky"
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RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at Sky full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
- Positive & flexible work environment with focus on collaborative space. It's geared for what we do.
- Freedom to try new ways of working & get involved in many exciting initiatives outside of your core role
-No blame culture in my office and everyone has a voice
- Relaxed dress code & great benefitsCons
Too much departmental re-structuring. People get very tired of it.
The Board don't appear to have embraced the Agile mindset as we're not yet seeing those modern working techniques & behaviours across the wider SkyAdvice to Management
Properly train all your Line Managers... for they have a critical role to play in staff retention.
Shape the work around the teams...not the other way around. Might save a lot of time & keep people engaged.Sky 2018-08-05 01:04 PDT![Sky Logo]()
"sales advisor"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at Sky full-time
Pros
free sky - good bonus
Cons
no cons really worked for sky 9 years
Sky 2018-08-02 09:56 PDT
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21 Aug 2017 – Glassdoor Community Manager
Hi, thanks for taking the time to leave a 4* review. We always want to make sure our people have as many opportunities to develop their career as possible, so it's great that you value this along with our amazing benefits and facilities. We've passed your feedback on to the business.... MoreLess