Q&A With Time Inc. Employees
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How employees describe working at Time Inc.
Time magazine has become a decent competitor of Redbook and many other women's magazine.
I no longer remember it exactly.
i started out as a rep. and them i move up, and now i am a dept manager
Their compassion for others is exceptional.
Great staff, great office space, but awful HR and poor leadership.
What it's like to work at Time Inc.
- Time Inc. employees generally work 8.8 hrs a day
- Employees at Time Inc. report the work pace is moderate
- On a typical day, employees at Time Inc. have 0 meetings
- 68% of Time Inc. employees look forward to interacting with their team every day
- Time Inc. employees most often take 20-30 paid vacation and sick days each year
- 50% of Time Inc. employees report they are happy with their work life balance
- Time Inc. employees typically get valuable feedback on how to improve at work Once a month
- 76% of Time Inc. employees call their work environment positive
Q&A With Time Inc. Employees
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Does Time Inc. have any remote positions?
Yes - absolutely
Work from home available for some positions, but generally only a portion of days in full-time schedule.
What's the company culture like at Time Inc.?
Toxic
It's a company in transition. People are generally nice, but lots of turnover.
What does the ideal candidate in the Customer Support department look like at Time Inc.?
Strong background in network and security software; strong verbal skill set, good knowledge of several versions of OS in both Windows and Mac.
How flexible is your work schedule at Time Inc.?
Not very flexible - deadlines are paramount to success.
What kind of interview questions do they ask when hiring someone in the Customer Support department at Time Inc.?
What do you think is the most important trait Support personnel should have to succeed in a corporate environment? They look for what you already believe about Supporting computer users with a series of questions.
What's the office layout like at Time Inc.?
Open floor with limited personal space and storage
How much diversity is there among employees at Time Inc.?
Not diverse enough
What's one thing you wish you'd known before joining Time Inc.?
That the company wouldn't last.
How does Time Inc. make decisions around promotions?
Annual promotions made based on full calendar year end and announced/raises received in February. Other promotions can be made throughout the year by your boss/manager's decision.
How's the vacation policy at Time Inc.?
Great. All employees (every level) from hire get 22 days (4 weeks vacation and 2 personal days annually). Would be great if increases with seniority though.
Why do you feel undervalued and what would make you feel better about your compensation at Time Inc.?
Top Employee Response
I'm not sure if my title matches my salary compared to similar roles in the same market.
What are some of the best things about your team at Time Inc.?
Top Employee Response
Great team full of talented individuals.
What do employees at Time Inc. think about their benefits?
Time Inc. employees rate their overall benefits a B and most of them think the perks are Good. 70% of Time Inc. employees say they are satisfied with their benefits. The majority of employees also get 20-30 days of paid vacation, and most of the employees believe the cash value of their benefits is $1500 - $2500/mo.
How's career growth and advancement at Time Inc.?
36% of the same employees also feel like Time Inc. is invested in their career growth. On average, majority of employees do not have a mentor to help them navigate their career at Time Inc..
How are the managers at Time Inc.?
Time Inc. employees rate their manager a C or 65/100 and the majority believe their manager truly cares about them as a person. Most of the employees (80%) also feels pretty comfortable providing negative feedback directly to their boss.
What's the pay like for employees at Time Inc.?
Time Inc. employees rates their pay and overall compensation a C- or 59/100. 41% of employees believe they are paid fairly and 55% of employees get raises every year.






