Toxic corporate circus - Anonymous employee Getty Images Employee Review

1.0
Jun 1, 2025
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Editorial part of the business produces amazing work, and even if you don’t work with those teams directly, it’s exciting to see what they do

Cons

Getty Images is a toxic workplace. There are people in management roles who routinely bully, harass and scapegoat other employees in order to cover up their own incompetence, and HR facilitates retaliation against those who raise concerns

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Getty Images Response
1y
Hello! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We’re glad to hear that you recognize and appreciate the impact of the work produced by our editorial teams. Their creativity and dedication are definitely a point of pride for our organization. In regard to your feedback, Getty Images does not tolerate bullying, harassment, retaliation, or any form of toxic behavior. We expect employees of all levels to abide by our Leadership Principles and address any employee who fails to uphold what they stand for. We take these kinds of concerns seriously and would love for you to share more so that we can take the appropriate steps to address your concerns. If you are open to providing specific examples, please email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com

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Cons

- can handle shifts/re-orgs poorly with communication, leaving employees feeling unheard and unvalued.

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Hello! Thank you for your review! We’re really glad to hear that you have a positive view of our culture, particularly the opportunity to engage with photographers and our adoption of new technologies. It’s also great to know that you found our environment supportive with opportunity for growth - we always aim to ensure employees feel that they can learn and grow within their role, and others. We also appreciate your feedback regarding communication during shifts and reorganizations. We recognize that periods of change can be challenging, and it’s important that our communication is clear, consistent, and inclusive so that employees feel heard and valued. We will work to continue to uphold our Leadership Principle of being trustworthy, transparent, and honest. If you have any other feedback you'd like to share, please feel free to email me at sarah.dudley@gettyimages.com
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Pros

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Cons

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