A Long Way to Go - Anonymous employee Tongal Employee Review

2.0
16 Jan 2017
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-The business model is really awesome and gives a lot of creators an opportunity that they wouldn't normally have. -There are some very exciting clients to work with. -There are clearly growth opportunities for the company as a whole. If done strategically, Tongal can really turn the industry on its head and take off. -The benefits are good. Unlimited time off is great in theory but not a lot of people are able to take advantage of it. Pay could be better, it is on the lower end of the market range. -The gender split is pretty even but there could be a bit more diversity otherwise. -There is finally an HR department. This was lacking for a long time. -Tongal's office is in an excellent location.

Cons

-There are no clear career paths. People stay at Tongal for several years but since the organization is so flat, there is no laddering up easily. If you are not one of the clear favorites, get in, get your experience, and get out. It would be great to see some effort centered around professional development. -Culture is intermittent. Leaders only seem interested in cultural events if they are instagrammable. -There are a lot of #squads in the office and nothing is being done to discourage this. Especially since leadership are often the worst offenders. Sometimes it seems like there is a lack of respect towards employees who are not part of the "inner circle".

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5.0
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Pros

Tongal's business model is truly changing the way creative work gets done. They are working with some of the biggest brands in the world and with global talent that is creating unique and innovative content. It is amazing to come into work and tangibly see how your work helps bolster the careers of independent filmmakers. Passion for storytelling is in the company's DNA and makes it an exciting place to work. One of the best things about working at Tongal is the passion people have for storytelling. This passion continues to drive the company forward

Cons

One of the benefits of working in a relatively flat organization is the opportunity for collaboration within all sides of the business. Having a flat organization can also make formal career advancement less structured than in massive companies. If you are a proactive employee, however, I believe you can learn an immense amount at Tongal and grow extensively in your career.

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