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      Activision

      Part of Activision Blizzard

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      Activision reviews

      3.7

      69% would recommend to a friend

      (369 total reviews)

      Rob Kostich

      59% approve of CEO

      32% positive business outlook

      Ratings by demographic groups

      Activision has an employee rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars, based on 369 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Activision employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media & Communication industry (3.7 stars).

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      369 reviews
      5.0
      Jun 22, 2016

      Great Place to work at!

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      This only pertains to my position and not necessarily for other positions in the company ... - Flexible hours (can come in when i want and leave when i want) - Can work from home if needed - Free swag, food, games on occassion - Discount at company game store (2 free games a year, $15 console games, $5/$10 PC games) - Awesome variety of food trucks (10 daily) available - Great people to work with - Work environment is great and casual - Manager is awesome and cares about his team - Play on my PS4/Xbox One at my desk when i have free time

      Cons

      If anything I guess it's just the politics of the business of this company where it feels like it cares more about making money quickly instead of appealing more to it's fans when it comes to listening to what they want to see in games. Studios seem to be more in charge of creativity in their games but Activision manages more on the giving the deadline and can rush development even if a game doesn't feel complete. But this model has been working successfully for many years which is why change probably won't happy any time soon.

      5.0
      May 19, 2016

      It's the people!

      Anonymous employee
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      Pros

      I joined Activision about 2 years ago and it has been an amazing experience. The people are fabulous and everyone is welcoming and helpful. The work-balance is the best I've experienced in my career. With the work being very seasonal, everyone pushes up their sleeves and pitches in with long nights and weekends when necessary, but during the slower parts of the year you are not expected to burn yourself out doing the same just for the sake of appearances. The culture is very casual but employee-centric. Good work is recognized and appreciation is given. The continuous feedback process is the most mature of any company I have worked at -- it's not just lip service being paid, but regular checkins with your manager and thoughtful goals that are looked at not just at year end.

      Cons

      Although there are snacks and some perks like bagel and donut days, the benefits could be stronger to compete with the tech sector. Medical plans are awfully expensive and the 401k match could be better. Also even though there are game discounts, there aren't yet any employee discounts on digital content or extras that go with the games, so you are still paying full price for Season Passes for Call of Duty and toys for the Skylanders portal.

      3.0
      May 19, 2015

      Good people, terrible culture

      Production
      Recommend
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      Pros

      - Great people. Most will bend over backwards to help keep the boat afloat. - Great perks. The kitchen is always stocked with snacks and the parties are lavish. - Benefits and 401k are top notch.

      Cons

      - Little or no work/life balance unless you're a director or above. - Terrible "ends justifies the means" culture. - Virtually no paid leave for maternity. - Woman treated as second class citizens. - Only one person is trained to handle a specific job making it impossible to take vacation or sick days.

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