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      Walt Disney Company

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      Walt Disney Company reviews

      3.8

      70% would recommend to a friend

      (15,099 total reviews)

      Bob Iger

      68% approve of CEO

      57% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      4.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.8

      Culture & values

      3.7

      Compensation and benefits

      3.6

      Work/Life balance

      3.3

      Career opportunities

      3.2

      Senior management

      Walt Disney Company has an employee rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars, based on 15,099 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Walt Disney Company employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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      15K reviews
      5.0
      Jun 17, 2008

      The Strongest Company in the Entertainment Industry

      Senior consultant
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Disney is the only true brand in the entertainment industry and its worldwide reach and visibility (coupled with the fact that it's the second most recognizable brand globally after only Coca-Cola) mean that no matter what your job function, people are suddenly interested in what you do...not to mention it looks great on a resume. The company is extremely strategic in its direction, and even the highest level initiatives are communicated to all staff; at the corporate level, there's a lot of exposure to different groups as well as executive management. Disney is a company that champions innovation and creativity, and those values are reflected in allowing employees to really work beyond the scope of their direct job responsibilities to lead projects and initiatives regardless of role. Benefits are excellent, including unlimited admission to Disney theme parks, and "celebrations" are a big part of the culture. Disney is a Fortune 100 organization that, while huge, really goes out of its way to make every employee feel like a member of the family.

      Cons

      Although management is taking agressive action to combat this perception, including introducing virtual workplaces and flex scheduling, the work-life balance in many groups isn't great, and you're often expected to work very long hours. The pay is very competitive for the entertainment industry, but well below market value in other industries. The company is also extremely decentralized, so it's often difficult to gain exposure to other business units and employees who aren't in your group...many roles are extremely siloed (but the company definitely champions internal growth and rotational exposure to all lines of businesses). There's little uniformity in business practices, policies, etc. between the different businesses, so it can feel a little overwhelming. Also, everyone is extremely well credentialed and best-in-class as Disney believes in strategically hiring the best talent for every role, so be prepared for a very competitive corporate culture.

      5.0
      Jun 17, 2008

      With its nurturing and innovative corporate culture, this is one of the best companies to work for in the industry.

      Flash designer
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Disney has an excellent benefits package and seemingly limitless perks from discounts at restaurants, movie theaters, and gyms, to free admission to Disney Theme Parks and Resorts. Coworkers are extremely competent and always willing to help and nurture your own growth as well as the company's overall growth.

      Cons

      Numerous divisions and chains of command can sometimes slow certain requests and processes. Innovation is constantly encouraged, however, and forward progress is still a main priority.

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