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Can't get out of their own way - Anonymous employee Direct Holdings Employee Review

1.0
29 May 2016
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Good work environment, nice people(for the most part)

Cons

-Company wastes lots of time and money launching products/projects that they know have little chance of being successful. -No Accountability at management level...If a product is not successful it's not the producer or manufacturer's fault for a crappy product, it's your fault for not being to sell said crappy product. -Company has downsized/reorg'd every year for at least five years, letting go talented people who work hard but executives rarely change. -They say they are open to ideas and want you engaged in the biz, but if you openly question plans, you are a trouble maker. Candor is definitely not appreciated. -Low level employees frequently take the fall for unsuccessful products and strategies even though they were just following management's orders. - Every department works under a different set of rules and expectations, frustrating to see people work at 50% capacity and get promoted because they in the "good" dept. - Not really open to change, "that's the way we've always done it" is a frequent answer. -No real strategy for the future, the company is not evolving instead they are repackaging old products, trying to squeeze blood from a turnip.

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Direct Holdings Response
7y
We appreciate your review of the company. We take the feedback seriously and consistently look for ways to improve and grow the company. Over the last 2 years we have undergone a complete change in management that has resulted in increased employee satisfaction and new robust business lines. Direct Holdings Global HR Department

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5.0
13 July 2020
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Pros

Small so more personal. Office is efficient and they care deeply about people and their safety.

Cons

Small so it's all on just a few people to carry the load and sometimes just yourself.

3.0
14 Jan 2017
Anonymous employee
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Pros

Great track record over the years serving a very defined target audience, who was in sync with product offerings. As the music industry has become more challenged, specifically around distribution of physical goods, the Company has tried to reinvent itself. Repeated attempt to break into other sectors/lines of business challenged. However, Company managed to start a wildly successful Live Entertainment Business with 5 themed cruises headlining that area. Repeat cruisers are a huge benefit to that business and its long term health looks very solid.

Cons

Entertainment business continues to be challenged, most notably by a soft 2016 where inbound call response was down by over 20%. Media spend/station mix was not driving the appropriate traffic sustain the business.

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Direct Holdings Response
7y
Thank you for this insightful review of the entertainment industry. Our company continues to look for new and exciting products to bring to our customers both with our Lifestyle Products Group as well as StarVista Live in conjunction with our unique Time Life Compilations. Direct Holdings Global HR Department
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