Some good perks but too much reliance on outside consultants - Anonymous employee Dolby Employee Review

3.0
Jul 16, 2013
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Every other Friday off. Some great coworkers.

Cons

Some office politics. People vying for power. Recent marketing overhaul was very disheartening. No care for current employees before allowing an outside consulting firm give a song and dance and wiping out part of the work force.

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Cons

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Cons

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