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Q&A With 21st Century Fox Employees
We’ve always been a little bit different. And we like it that way. At FOX, we pride ourselves on shaking things up and making things happen. We don’t just innovate – we create something new. If you love the culture of a start-up – the fast pace, the smart ideas, the knowledge you’re making a difference – but prefer the stability of an established, profitable company, you’ve come to the right place. We’ve been in business for a long time, but we’ve never lost the start-up mindset or entrepreneurial spirit. Creating a new world takes imagination, creativity and drive, and at FOX, our great ideas come from everywhere. From the front-office to the back lot, we’re all creative, we all share ideas, and we’re all committed to rolling up our sleeves and getting things done. If you want to help create the new world of news, entertainment and sports, come work with us. And see what your dream job can be.
How employees describe working at 21st Century Fox
Accountability. They need to know their job and take the responsibilities they signed up for.
Hire better leadership. Fox News Networking leadership lacks professionalism and knowledge
to be around family and friends
Great for both of us
The executuves work to build team morale and creativity
Q&A With 21st Century Fox Employees
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How's the work life balance at 21st Century Fox?
Terrible. You are expected to respond all hours of the day.
Not very good. It's a high stress environment.
What unique perks and benefits does 21st Century Fox provide?
You sometimes get to meet celebrities.
What are company outings like at 21st Century Fox?
Rare. Sometimes team building exercises in the city but rare otherwise
What is the daily attire at 21st Century Fox?
Business casual.
What is 21st Century Fox's policy towards pets in the workplace?
No pets allowed.
What's the work from home policy like at 21st Century Fox?
It depends on the business unit. Some of them don't allow work from home at all. I worked for Fox News Digital (part of the 21CF family) and had to burn a vacation day whenever I had stuff to do at home.
How much diversity is there among employees at 21st Century Fox?
Plenty of diversity at non executive levels.
What's the company culture like at 21st Century Fox?
Competitive with one another and fearful of the powerful
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at 21st Century Fox?
Blow it up and start over. Or make everything transparent - business plans, budgets, salaries, and decision making process. Also pay people at market rates.
What do people at 21st Century Fox think about the CEO? What do they do well and what can they improve?
Top Employee Response
Lacks leadership and has a completely unknown strategy, if one at all. Doesn't ever get out of the C-suit. Surrounded by yes men.
What's the office vibe like at 21st Century Fox?
Viscous pit of vipers where people care about themselves first, department second, and the good of the company last.
do they buy you dinner if you stay late?
No. They don't even supply bandaids anymore.
how often do people at work eat at their desk?
Half of the time.
What do your coworkers need to improve and how could you work together better at 21st Century Fox?
Top Employee Response
Consider what is best for the company rather than their own power and turf.
What does the leadership team at 21st Century Fox need to get better at?
Having a strategy, communicating change especially personnel, destroying the wars between fiefdoms, and not rewarding harassment.
Do you usually see talented co-workers leave your company?
Top Employee Response
Not anymore. Over the last year, anyone who could get a job elsewhere has done so. Middle management totally depleted.
how fast are people promoted there?
Depends, but typically every 4-5 years.
What's going wrong and how can it be improved at 21st Century Fox?
Top Employee Response
Poor communication over firings and layoffs. Protecting Ailes and O'reiley is demoralizing.
How’s your typical day? Is it usually busy, slow or pretty consistent?
Extremely busy. Very lean staffed. Little time for big picture thinking or even the bathroom.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation at 21st Century Fox?
Top Employee Response
Underpaid, tied down under crappy contract, and not allowed to take any risks.
What needs to change to make the company culture better at 21st Century Fox?
Top Employee Response
Senior execs have little kingdoms and are constantly at war with another. Character assassination is routine and rewarded.
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Should I work at 21st Century Fox?
47% of 21st Century Fox employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 12% are neutral and 41% would not recommend working at 21st Century Fox to their friends.
| 47% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 12% | Passive |
| 41% | Detractors |
