In Need of a Culture Shift - Director Paramount Employee Review

2.0
Feb 17, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good people and great brands.

Cons

Lack of strategic focus and leadership. An amalgamation of digital businesses that were acquired and focused on O&O and not content development. This also, unfortunately, has led to a very "bro" culture top down. The environment varies across CBS, but it is one that has a legacy of older and male, making it challenging for female leadership and attracting diverse talent. This is desperately needed in order to remain competitive and more so following the merger.

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Paramount Response
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Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback with us. First, we definitely agree with you about our good people and great brands. At CBS Interactive we strive to create an inclusive culture that gives voice to many perspectives throughout the company with initiatives like Conscious Inclusion training for leaders and a greater focus on diversity in hiring. It’s important to us that our employees feel supported and empowered. If you would be interested in sharing more about your experience with us and continuing this conversation, we encourage you to send an email to talent-acquisition@cbsi.com.

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