Future reviews

3.2

44% would recommend to a friend

(712 total reviews)

Kevin Li Ying

60% approve of CEO

36% positive business outlook

Future has an employee rating of 3.2 out of 5 stars, based on 712 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Future employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Mídia e comunicação industry (3.7 stars).

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712 reviews
1.0
May 26, 2023
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

None. It’s an awful place to be

Cons

Mainly the sales leadership who think they still run a newspaper sales team from 1990’s where bullying, commenting on social status and racism was acceptable. It is said a dove is a symbol of peace only this one relishes war.

2.0
Oct 21, 2022

Growing pains

Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

Unlimited holiday (in theory). Strong CEO and business model.

Cons

Salaries aren't that competitive for roles and other benefits aren't either. Unlimited holiday is a great perk but many staff feel discouraged from taking because of pressures from work. Lots of silos; a value is "we all row the same boat" but most people aren't on the same page, rather cliques exist from the various publications and companies that have acquired and there is no culture to overcome this. New mergers haven't been integrated properly so there is often duplication or conversely not enough resource to match capacity, and a lack of clarity of accountabilities/remit. Matrix organisation doesn't work for all business areas. Tendency to over-egg their position in media landscape. Lack of development opportunities.

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Future Response
3y
We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry you feel colleagues are discouraged from taking time off, we think it's important to have a break from work and everyone should feel they can take time off when they need it. As announced in the latest Town Hall we're working on more awareness of development and career opportunities and we encourage you to get in touch directly if you have any further suggestions.
2.0
Oct 10, 2022
Recommend
Business Outlook

Pros

A well-resourced, forward-thinking and organised business

Cons

Incredibly cumbersome combination of Google docs, Studio and Slack messages popping off all day. Minimal support and maximum pressure. Work lates and weekends to keep head above water. Feel lost in a machine that chews you up.

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Future Response
3y
Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're sorry to hear you're feeling unsupported with a lack of work/life balance; it's important to take time for yourself. We have wellbeing support in place and encourage you to reach out if you need to.
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