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Q&A With Fanatics Employees
Fanatics employees answer questions about what life is like behind the scenes at their company, including queries about culture, leadership, professional development, and compensation.
How employees describe working at Fanatics
Love working at Fanatics and being part of a great company at such at exciting time in it's evolution.
Review from IT Dept
It's a fun company to work for! There is always some breaking news about how the company continues to grow leaps & bounds. There are opportunities to grow in role or even switch to other teams around the company. There are times of stress but overall very fun & rewarding experience.
Review from HR Dept
busy, ever changing, always challenging, shifting priorities
Review from Product Dept
I love working at Fanatics. The people that I work with all share the same idea that we are involved with something special. I don't see myself ever leaving this company, but if I ever do, this will undoubtedly go down as the most fun experience that I'll have in my career.
Review from HR Dept
Fast, fun, challenging and rewarding.
Review from HR Dept
What it's like to work at Fanatics
- Fanatics employees generally work 9.1 hrs a day
- Employees at Fanatics report the work pace is comfortably fast
- On a typical day, employees at Fanatics have 2 meetings
- 93% of Fanatics employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Fanatics employees most often take unlimited paid vacation and sick days each year
- 78% of Fanatics employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Fanatics employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 87% of Fanatics employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Fanatics Employees
IDX: 0 TOT: 67
Does Fanatics Commerce drug test or do a background check?
Depends on the area of the business the position supports
Very loose background check process. No drug test.
Background checks
How flexible is your work schedule at Fanatics Commerce?
Very - we have a discretionary time off program and no specific set schedule
Not flexible at all if you have younger children. 4 day work week (10 hr shifts) leaves nothing left for school events, sporting activities w your kids
Treated like adults to get our work done! Great balance for life
What are your coworkers at Fanatics Commerce like?
AMAZING - They're the best part. We work hard together and have each other's backs. We aren't in competition with each other because we're all on the same team.
They are the only reason to show up
People you do not want to see outside of work
How does Fanatics Commerce handle HR issues?
Top Employee Response
Terribly. They are ineffective in providing clear and equitable expectations. It's as if certain people get away with breaking protocol while others get pressured to work more than they're required to do so. They do not support the managers, nor much of the retail staff, unless you happen to befriend them.
Not very well. There is a set list of rules/regulations that should be followed, most break them and never see any consequences, while others are constantly harassed with write ups
HR team is dedicated to helping everyone succeed. They are available to help solve problems and they are proactive at finding ways to make our culture even better.
What's the work from home policy like at Fanatics Commerce?
Total flexibility to do so on my team
Tons of flexibility
Our location does not offer that policy
How hard is it to get promoted at Fanatics Commerce?
Depends on team....part of it is who you know and some teams offer more in terms of growth opportunities/leveling, but in general I think hard work is rewarded
Titles given out like candy, pay is never mentioned
Not that difficult if you have the availability and willingness to not get a pay raise.
What is the dress code at Fanatics Commerce?
Casual - jeans & tshirts, etc.
Black slacks with a polo provided by Fanatics
Clean Clothes.
If you could make changes, how would you improve the culture at Fanatics Commerce?
Take out toxic middle management (aka “directors”)
Care about your stores. Care about your employees. Give people a living wage.
More investment in leadership training
What benefits does Fanatics Commerce provide?
401k w/ immediate contribution & 100% vested match after 1 year, unlimited paid time off (exempt employees), free life insurance, multiple health/dental/vision insurance options, fertility/adoption $ support, discounted gym memberships, free WW, etc.
Downs I’ve health insurance and barely any match on 401k. Offer stock options but once you are inside you realize there isn’t a chance in hell they're going public anytime soon.’
All the standard benefits are great
What's the office vibe like at Fanatics Commerce?
Casual, social, flexible
Edgy and negative
Good energy and interactions with others. Everyone wants each person to succeed. Very little politics
How's the work life balance at Fanatics Commerce?
Depends on the manager/team, but my experience has been excellent
Offer discretionary time off program to take “whenever you want to” but there’s an old fable we learned “No DTO goes unpunished” so enjoy your free paid vacation, but you will be punished with triple work (or maybe even no job) when you return.
Depends on role. Hot market and end of year sales can mean long hours
How's the vacation policy at Fanatics Commerce?
Amazing! Unlimited discretionary time off for exempt employees, generous for non-exempts
Good on paper but leadership does not encourage Work-life balance so it’s rarely used. My time off is only to fix my car or go to the doctor and usually work half days still.
Take whatever time you need!
How secure do you feel at your job at Fanatics Commerce?
I never feel 100% secure because I know how the corporate culture can be.
Not at all, I’m one “vacation day” away from being let to
Very secure. I know what I’m accountable for and get feedback regularly.
How's the work pace at Fanatics Commerce?
Very fast-paced, little structure, but an entrepreneurial culture
That moment when you’re tripping and the momentum pulls your body forward but your feet are still behind you. All the time.
Be ready to work hard. We’re a fast growing company
How innovative is Fanatics Commerce?
They are always looking for new ideas and ways of doing things
Ideas are there but never established. Credit is never given to the appropriate people who deserve recognition
8 out of 10
Why work for Fanatics Commerce?
Best company culture anywhere. They really do care and want to make this experience the best possible for all employees
Everyone needs a paycheck. Easy work, schedule set, pay is ok. Peak time pays better than rest of year.
Great pay. Great people. Solid Growing Company. Fun Atmosphere. Discretionary Time Off. Flexible Schedule. Work From Home. Fun and Challenging. I wouldn't leave for twice my current pay.
How's the morale at Fanatics Commerce?
In most locations, very high
Negative, regular employees get ambushed by seasonal workers that do what they want when they want. Rules are constantly broken. As of the last couple of years language has become a issue. No communication and zero personal level attention. There is room for great improvement. Upper management never visible and not approachable.
Morale is at an all-time high. We love it here!
How would you compare interviewing at Fanatics Commerce to other places you've interviewed?
They interview as much for experience as they do fit. You have to be willing to bring passion and show that during interview
My interview was quite a while ago. It was pleasant, slightly challenging. Very technical.
Fanatics has a much higher bar
Who did you meet with during your interview? And how long did it take to hear back from Fanatics Commerce?
Heard back quickly - recruiter was fantastic in keeping me informed
Recruiters, before I left facility I had a start date
6 interviews. 45 mins long
What does the ideal candidate in the Engineering department look like at Fanatics Commerce?
Open minded, fast learner, adaptable for change
Good attitude Team player. Technically strong
Excellent problem solving, Technology Expert and Technically strong would be an ideal candidate
In your opinion, what are the most common interview questions that Fanatics Commerce asks?
Be ready to share examples of teamwork and problem solving.
Personal info you find on any application
Problem solving, Logical answering and Technology related questions are the most common ones.
What are the differences between maternity and paternity leave at Fanatics Commerce?
Maternity leave is 16 weeks 100% paid and paternity leave is 4 weeks 100% paid to be used within a year
If you get pregnant, you’ll be phased out.
How long does it take to hear back after applying to Fanatics Commerce?
Depends on how desperate they are for a body in a chair
Too early. Run away.
What kind of people does Fanatics Commerce like to hire?
People who are energetic and enthusiastic about Fanatics, free thinker, collaborative and passionate
People that know how to penny pinch and enjoy overworking without and bonus pay or compensation.
How can I get hired at Fanatics Commerce as a recent grad?
You have your whole life ahead of you, Fanatics is not a place to learn. You’ll be eaten alive and learn everything the wrong way hindering any chance for future jobs.
Run away. Run far away.
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Should I work at Fanatics?
55% of Fanatics employees would encourage their friends to become coworkers, whereas 28% are neutral and 17% would not recommend working at Fanatics to their friends.
| 55% | Promoters |
|---|---|
| 28% | Passive |
| 17% | Detractors |
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