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Paper Owl Films Reviews

3.2

63% would recommend to a friend

(10 total reviews)

32% positive business outlook

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10 reviews
5.0
24 Aug 2022
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Frankly, I wasn't sure if Paper Owl was worth it after seeing the previous reviews, and was hesitant to take this job when I was offered it. However, my doubts were dashed a while ago, because not a single thing mentioned was accurate. Work from home has been excellently managed, the atmosphere is always exceptionally friendly and welcoming, and supervisor critique is always presented very fairly. I want to call special attention to the CEO, who went beyond empty promises of diversity to actively fight for those who needed support they'd been denied by outside sources. I personally have never seen someone so genuinely dedicated to a good work environment, and I'm seriously grateful for his help.

Cons

It's presently all work from home... if that's a dealbreaker?

1.0
15 Jun 2022

Unhealthy Work Environment

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Employees are lovely, create beautiful things in often difficult circumstances and work really hard to support each other.

Cons

The most toxic workplace I've ever experienced. I was made to feel like I was the problem whilst the goalposts were constantly changing, making it impossible to succeed. They frequently didn't seem to know what they wanted from me, making it very hard to get anything right. Meanwhile the Creative Director's inadequate communication and cruel behaviour went completely unchecked. When I asked for support in dealing with this from a different Company Director, I was told it was “inappropriate” to come to him. I was then asked to explain my concerns in a call with the person who was bullying me present. There is no culture of trust between management and employees, even with those in senior positions. Instead the Creative Director wants to provide feedback and sign off on everything, across all departments, even if it causes long delays. Employees seem generally fearful of her and the power she wields over every aspect of every department at Paper Owl Films. It's unclear if the other company directors are unaware of the issue or simply ignoring it. There is zero accountability for this person's behaviour and evidently it will continue to be swept under the rug at the expense of the well-being of the rest of Paper Owl's employees.

1.0
23 Oct 2021

No

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Nice projects and crew staff

Cons

Toxic management, unpaid overtime expected

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