Complete waste of my time - Anonymous employee Getty Images Employee Review

2.0
Oct 14, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Okay location in the International District of Seattle. Near to bus, ferries, good food. There are some really nice people working here, but most of them are miserable. Benefits are fair-to-middling. Work-life balance is pretty great. That's the nicest thing I can really say about this place.

Cons

Upper management has been there way too long and they don't take new ideas easily - not even when that's why they hired you. Constant turnover and attrition are a major problem. Business side has absolutely no idea how to grow the business aggressively. They talk a lot about wanting to do it, but don't have any clue on how to use the tools they have. Tech side seems to function better, if only because they have a real infrastructure which the business side completely lacks. Silos on the business side are made worse by geography - marketing is in NY and London, e-commerce is in Seattle, products are everywhere...it's a nightmare to try and get anything done that moves any sort of needle.

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Getty Images Response
2w
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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Pros

- nice people - want to do good

Cons

- technology feels old - ai can take their livelihood

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Getty Images Response
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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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