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Trinity Mirror

Now known as Reach PLC

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Something is seriously wrong with this place (and where's Prad!?) - Software Development Engineer Trinity Mirror Employee Review

1.0
Aug 22, 2017
Recommend
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Pros

flexible time and working from home comes easy, nice people to work with, gym, good location

Cons

There is a lack of clear and inspiring vision from the leadership which happens to follow their own personal agenda. The new CIO (initially CEO) was focused more on creating his new job title and bringing friends into the business rather than actually building a truly innovative and open digital culture with the engeering team. The management seemed to have no courage to own the digital strategy and instead they just fear about their position keeping their heads low. There was a judgment that we needed a massive change but there was no analysis or research on how to get us there - just chaos and more chaos, like the random strategy being announced every 3 months with even more random ideas that have been out in the market for ages. Beside the CIO, the rest of the management doesn't shine either. Very hierarchy driven, protecting their status and with no will to promote and appreciate people's achievements and talents (no mention about slaries and false everlasting promises). I have never seen in my entire engineering career so many poeople that have left within 2 months!!! It obviously raises a lot of concerns and doubts. Lastly, there is no opportunity to learn and growth fast. You'll realise that TM is very much behind the latest stack and have little to do with innovation. I'd avoid it unless you look for an easy place to hang around for the next year or two and have nothing exciting to work on or with no desire to deliver anything significant.

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4.0
Feb 16, 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great collaborative working experience. A curious mix of veteran journalists and young, new media content creators.

Cons

Inconsistent standard of content. More interested in creating populist, engaging content than important culturally significant work.

4.0
Jun 14, 2015
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Good team and work life.

Cons

Management could be better and less favoritism.

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