Modern Times Group AB Reviews

Compensation could be better, but I wouldn't say we're underpaid. You simply may find it hard to afford certain positions if you don't live with your parents / have a student loan to pay off, but thats Broadcasting for you. Career development within the company though should be better; the general preference seems to be outside hires, while chances for promotions are often limited to managers going on maternity leave. Cross department transfers will predominantly imply starting with entry-level, and expressing a belief that you can handle a medium level position may end the recruitment process all together. I got further in the recruitment for a similar position with Google that with MTG where I already was an established employee. That is my big concern, since in most corporations inside promotions trump external hires, putting MTG employees in a rather unfavorable position. Little is done for talent management; although there are gimmicks of a let's-be-a-blue-chip company - they are unfortunately hollow, especially when it comes to ideas for business improvement and international transfers. You're being asked for your input through many channels - from yearly appraisals, idea forum/contests to surveys. Unfortunately there is a void behind most of those labels and you never hear back. To be fair I must admit that changes have been implemented after surveys about employee satisfaction: gym partnership deal, office refurbishments or more health awareness seminars. Those perks (very pleasant no doubt) however are secondary, I'd prefer business ideas would get same level of response; in the end of the day this is what we're here for.

The culture is very toxic and a lot of smart people have quit. Management is lazy and you do not feel heard, as it is difficult to express what you think without feeling oppressed.