Very negative culture and poor upper management. - Anonymous employee Getty Images Employee Review

1.0
20 Jun 2019
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Getty pay well, arguably to attract and keep people.

Cons

There is little to no money for value add initiatives to improve a very negative and toxic culture. Very profit and bottom line focused.

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Getty Images Response
6y
Thank you for taking the time to provide this feedback. All feedback is taken seriously and we take steps to address any issues that are highlighted on this site. Concerning salaries we work with our Compensation & Benefits team to ensure that there is Pay Fairness incorporated into the salaries, and also that they reflect the market's appreciation of the skills of our employees. We currently have a number of initiatives in place, and more to come, via our London Forum and other avenues which serve to elevate our employees and create a greater community. I expect that this will continue to grow and improve the cultural aspects of Getty Images. With the recent changes in the way that Getty Images is owned and run, we have begun to see signs of moving away from any type of bottom line mentality and concentrating on providing an even better service to our clients. Again, we appreciate your feedback and would certainly like to continue the discussion with you if you so wish,

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Pros

- fun culture where you get to hear talks by photographers - adopts new technologies relatively early in the game - a really great place to learn and grow as a developer

Cons

- can handle shifts/re-orgs poorly with communication, leaving employees feeling unheard and unvalued.

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Getty Images Response
3w
Hello! Thank you for your review! We’re really glad to hear that you have a positive view of our culture, particularly the opportunity to engage with photographers and our adoption of new technologies. It’s also great to know that you found our environment supportive with opportunity for growth - we always aim to ensure employees feel that they can learn and grow within their role, and others. We also appreciate your feedback regarding communication during shifts and reorganizations. We recognize that periods of change can be challenging, and it’s important that our communication is clear, consistent, and inclusive so that employees feel heard and valued. We will work to continue to uphold our Leadership Principle of being trustworthy, transparent, and honest. If you have any other feedback you'd like to share, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com
3.0
15 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

WFH, good overall culture. Good people.

Cons

Leadership has been slow to stay current and modern in the workplace. The business is straddled with debt from a pervious investment company that had bought Getty and gutted it. Future is uncertain.

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