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Jason Robins
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Pros
"The people are great to work with" (in 8 reviews)
"Work environment is well-balanced" (in 11 reviews)
Cons
"There is absolutely no work-life balance" (in 4 reviews)
"No cons, it’s an awesome place to work" (in 4 reviews)
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"Exciting time to be at DK"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at DraftKings full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Great company culture, lots of young people looking to make a difference within the industry, team oriented environment - employees are encouraged to do great work to support your team and projects, growing company with lots of opportunities for upward mobility, hiring like crazy
perks: mani-pedis, massages, game tickets, free food & snacks,Cons
People assume you need to love sports to work here - you don't, currently on a bunch of different floors so it feels like we are all very split up but we are moving to an awesome new space (biggest one floor office in Boston) so hopefully that will get better, over 80 percent men but I haven't noticed any real negatives around it...the company is starting a diversity initiative to improve these numbers
Advice to Management
Keep making positive change and being transparent with your employees
DraftKings 2018-09-24 11:46 PDT ![DraftKings Logo]()
"Amazing company with an incredible opportunity in front of us!"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at DraftKings full-time
Pros
Draftkings has surprised me in the best possible ways at every turn since I’ve started here. The culture is fun and people really seem to enjoy spending time with each other. There is a great deal of freedom to socialize and build camaraderie while being balanced with a commitment from everyone to work hard and get things done.
The leadership team seems to really care about the people there and wants to ensure that people are happy, motivated and are given the opportunity to work on interesting work.
The potential upside here is unparalleled. I have the opportunity to work with smart, friendly people who are driven, passionate about succeeding and who are great to work with.
I feel strongly that this is the next big company in Boston and am really excited about working here.
Pay and benefits are very good. They also offer 12 weeks maternity leave, tons of free perks (mani/pedi/onsite barber/massages/great food) and have a solid 401k match.
I also feel compelled to share that I am not someone who considers watching sports or playing fantasy sports as hobbies. I am also a woman. When I first joined I was a concerned that both of those things might create obstacles to my success here or that I wouldn’t fit in. I’m glad to say that these things are not must haves and that the company is working hard to hire people who bring differences in thought and opinion.
I’m so glad that I made the decision to come work for DK.Cons
The office space presents challenges for serendipitous interactions with people outside of your department because we are spread out on multiple floors at the moment. That’s changing with our new one floor office that we are moving to early next year.
It’s a high growth company so there’s a lot of work to be done. If you’re not ready to roll up your sleeves and make an impact or be held accountable for results it’s probably not the place for you.Advice to Management
Keep investing in your people. Don’t lose the great culture you’ve built. Keep focusing on growing the business footprint. The sky’s the limit!
DraftKings 2018-11-05 05:26 PST![DraftKings Logo]()
"It’s fine, no major complaints"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at DraftKings full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Generally the perks are good, the salary is competitive, and the people are intelligent. It’s also nice to have a stable core product and new ones that seem very promising.
Cons
Much of the workforce is young and relatively inexperienced - lots of recent college grads. That can lead to newbie mistakes across the board. Jason is a fine CEO when addressing the details of running the business, but he has a tough time inspiring the workers. The company does reorgs relatively frequently, which don’t involve layoffs but do involve headaches and unknowns that impede effort. And it also isn’t sure what it will become in the future - is it a sports company? A gambling company? A tech company?
Advice to Management
You guys need to lead more from the front. Step into view more often by trusting and then praising good work - especially when grassroots ideas take hold. Stop with all the secrecy around org charts and reshuffles - it makes it harder to do our job. And hire some more seasoned talent across the company, not just at the top but in senior and lead positions, so their experience and context can help season our younger employees.
DraftKings 2019-02-06 18:24 PSTHelpful (2)
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"Unsure. Good perks, lacking quality work."
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at DraftKings full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Perks are top notch. Can’t beat them.
Cons
Too many politics & hoops to jump through to get any real work done. Gotten too big for our own good. No structure, toxic environment for designers & creatives. We’re all on the same team but it feels like everyone is competing to get whatever is on their agenda done, nothing else matters besides that.
Advice to Management
Care for your direct reports. Put the leadership in place needed for your teams.
DraftKings 2019-01-28 15:28 PSTHelpful (1)
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"Administration"
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I have been working at DraftKings full-time
Pros
Great employee perks, work/ life balance, new products, exciting industry
Cons
Promotions not based on performance, lack of diversity, communication issues across the organization
DraftKings 2019-01-05 04:06 PSTHelpful (2)
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"Company growing, employees leaving"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at DraftKings full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Cool space, product is unbelievable to be apart of
Cons
HR is completely missing. Employee after employee is leaving and no one is saying why. From my first day not one member of the HR team remains within the company. They have no process for growth. Favorites are picked and moved around the company on thrones. Hours are spent working at home, off hours and they can’t even hand out a holiday bonus??? I have worked the last 4 thanksgivings, Christmas and New Year’s Eve. All I get was a holiday party done in the office steps away from my desk with an after party at a bar. Without an HR overall DK will be in the headlines soon
Advice to Management
Employees are begging to stay with a product they love. Management needs a shake up ASAP
DraftKings 2018-11-02 08:40 PDTHelpful (2)
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"Rising Company with Enjoyable Work Environment"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at DraftKings full-time (Less than a year)
Pros
Felt strong connect with management, enjoyed co-workers.
Cons
Capped growth potential within company as an engineer.
DraftKings 2018-09-14 15:26 PDTHelpful (1)
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"Customer Experience"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at DraftKings full-time
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Great place to work, I love it here!
Cons
No cons, it’s an awesome place to work!
DraftKings 2018-09-11 21:21 PDTHelpful (8)
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"Needs to be better"
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Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo opinion of CEOI have been working at DraftKings full-time (More than 3 years)
Pros
Flexible schedule, decent healthcare, good office location, 401k, some decent colleagues.
Cons
Sexism; Racism; Rampant nepotism; Favoritism; Incompetent HR; too many employees get away with doing subpar work while others are held to different standards (you will be thrown under the bus).
Advice to Management
DK is one HR violation away from becoming an Uber/Nike/employment scandal. Instead of hiring more people to fix your issues, listen to your longtime employees who have been loyal. There is a reason why the seasoned employees are leaving. You should start cleaning house of employees who don’t do anything and get promoted/recognized. It creates hostility and resentment. The “culture” has changed tremendously and not for the better. Fix it before we have more headlines.
DraftKings 2018-09-20 07:05 PDT![DraftKings Logo]()
"Negative Experience"
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Pros
remote work, flexibility in work hour
Cons
Rake percentages high, formatting for gpp's is top heavy
DraftKings 2018-08-20 07:55 PDT
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DraftKings Response
Nov 19, 2018 – Recruitment Marketing Specialist
Thank you for your positive feedback. We are happy to read how much you are enjoying your team, career opportunities, and the office perks. Diversity and Inclusion continue to be a focus for us. We have a long way to go, but we're investing in key initiatives to establish our D&I foundation. Thank you again for your great review and let us know how we can continue to foster your career here at DraftKings.
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