Fake news bandwaggon - Engineer Videndum plc Employee Review

1.0
23 May 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

As stated in other reviews, some outstanding employees and THE most robust brands in the global broadcasting industry.

Cons

The leadership team. The continued disingenuous attempts to cover up the dictatorship of this division with a thin veneer of "people first" propaganda, false "feedback" and "employee engagement" programs fools no one. In global politics it's become fashionable to shout down facts and replace with them alternative and twisted versions of reality - it seems that trend has descended into corporate life. But you can't continue to spin that morale is high and the staff are engaged whilst ignoring that by and large they are just keeping their mouths shut and smiling to keep out of the firing line and hoping they are not the next sudden, mysterious and unexplained departure from the business. (There have been quite a few now - as an observer, mostly those that appeared to be bold enough to speak up) It's not a healthy culture, it breeds fear and ultimately a hugely sub optimal business that does what it has to and nothing more.

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Videndum plc Response
7y
I was very disappointed to read your review. Over the last two years, the Production Solutions team has made significant progress – in employee engagement, leadership and team development, new product launches and numerous operational and organisation projects – and outperforms almost every competitor in similar markets. We recently hosted an annual visit from one of the Non-Executive Board of Directors for a day in Vitec Production Solutions to speak to employees and personally check the following: • That our workforce policies and practices are consistent with the company’s values and support its long-term sustainable success • Assess and monitor culture • Understand the views of employees and review engagement so that it remains effective The feedback I had from this visit was good. Yes, we are on a journey and yes, there is still more to be done, but we are making very good progress. If you have specific concerns, then please do contact me directly to discuss and give examples, rather than posting anonymously on Glassdoor. I operate an open door policy so please email me at: sbird@vitecgroup.com

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5.0
30 Jun 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

This is a great company to work for. They care about their employees. They believe in a work/life balance.

Cons

There’s not much room for growth.

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Videndum plc Response
2y
Thanks for positive feedback, great to hear.
1.0
13 Dec 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Nice people that work there for the most part

Cons

This place is a joke- sinking ship that has no idea how to right it. Company losing market share and 4% revenue yoy since 2021. Leadership leaving at all levels, pay is honestly at or below poverty level at this point and micromanagement is off the rails because targets are not being met. On the verge of another huge layoff stateside.

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