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      Universal Music Group reviews

      3.4

      62% would recommend to a friend

      (1,184 total reviews)
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      Sir Lucian Grainge

      76% approve of CEO

      50% positive business outlook

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      3.7

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.6

      Work/Life balance

      3.5

      Culture & values

      3.3

      Compensation and benefits

      3.1

      Senior management

      2.9

      Career opportunities

      Universal Music Group has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 1,184 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Universal Music Group 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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      1K reviews
      3.0
      Nov 1, 2011

      Would like more recognition for great work performance

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
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      Pros

      Some of the people you work with make it really enjoyable. The people are laid back and no set time when you want to get in and start your day.

      Cons

      Hard to get promoted. You either have to kiss major ass or know someone really well at the top.

      4.0
      Aug 9, 2011

      Fun times lotta hours

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      chance to work a dream career But there is politics and music sales are dead. Over worked and under paid are accurate words.

      Cons

      The down sides included lots of overtime without pay and an inability to advance due to declined music product sales.

      3.0
      Jun 24, 2011

      If you don't know what you want out of it, don't apply! Always stay 10 steps ahead.

      Intern - marketing
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      MY ADVICE: Come in knowing what you want out of it, and figure out where you would fit in. You also have to be able to foresee cutbacks, because you never know if you will be next. Don't put all of your cards out on the table at once. I pay very close attention to those above me and from what I've seen, it seems appropriate to give minimum information about your connections and capabilities, but not TOO much. -It is a very relaxed environment - Once in a while, you may come across people worth having a productive conversation with.

      Cons

      - There is a lack of structure - Don't expect to know what is happening with the higher-ups, even on a minimal level, because they won't tell you, although this could affect your standing with the music industry, which is in not so great shape at the moment. - I find out more about what happens here on the web than I do by its workers. - I learned more about marketing by using GOOGLE at home, not from those above me. Sometimes there is a hesitancy to share REAL tips that can serve as useful. I think this may have to do with people being in fear of losing their jobs and general competition.

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