employer cover photo
employer logo
employer logo

Interactive Design Institute

Questa è la tua azienda?

My thoughts - Recensione dipendente - Manager presso Interactive Design Institute

1,0
2 lug 2017
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

The office has big windows

Svantaggi

The office is made up of four departments run by four managers and four directors. The directors/founders of IDI could be accused of being racist; they poke fun at foreign applications and I've even witnessed them running a competition for the worst art work submitted (which applicants put forward to be considered a place on the course). I worked alongside some foreign employees who were great people and excellent at their job, yet the two male directors would laugh at their accents and conveniently forgot their names, so would call them offensive and outrageously wrong names instead!!!. They treated them like they were performing monkeys and held in their laughter if any of them ever put forward their views in meetings or showed any signs of intelligence. The "managers" are really ridiculous, they thrive on intimidation which would be non-existent if their parents weren't the directors of the business. They are extremely petty, have no idea what they are doing and go into meetings for full days where you hear them roaring with laughter and staring at you, while blatantly talking about you through the glass windows of their meeting rooms, like classroom bullies. There are many reasons not to work here. But these points alone should convince and warn you not to submit an application or send your cv to work here. Go to an interview, but when you leave expect to be ridiculed. Even if you are offered a job, be prepared to lose it at any time and do not expect to be paid on a particular date every month. It's as simple as, if students don't pay their tuition fees, you don't get paid.

avatar
Risposta di Interactive Design Institute
7y
Thank you for taking the time to complete your review, we appreciate your feedback and advice to management. We also enjoy the big windows in the office – it’s a lovely spot to be. Regarding the concerns you raised about the treatment of employees and the management team, we’re sorry to hear that you had this experience. We are very proud of our Managers and invest a lot in their personal and professional development. We also encourage a culture that is welcoming to people from all walks of life and this applies to IDI employees, as well as our students. I would encourage you to get in touch with me directly to discuss these matters further (arlene.stewart@idesigni.co.uk).

Esplora altre recensioni su Interactive Design Institute

5,0
5 nov 2016
Dipendente anonimo
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

IDI is a small growing company and so there is a demanding workload. However, those who can keep up and are flexible to the company's needs are recognised and rewarded. The structure is quite flat, with only directors, managers and everyone else, so there is not the traditional hierarchical structures. Opportunities to take on new responsibilities and be involved in additional projects allowed me to develop new skills and knowledge to add to enrich my CV. The company are known for taking on young graduates, building up their skills to enable them to move on to bigger and better things. The company suits staff that are self-starters, who take initiative and fit with the company competencies ie working well as a team. The company directors are transparent about their strategy and also company goals, such as not meeting targets. Unfortunately, failure to meet recruitment targets does impact on all members of staff and the company's ability to provide salary increases but, for example, they have given extra holidays.

Svantaggi

Workload is demanding and often tiring but I also think it was challenging and interesting. There was some turn over of staff while I was there, a number of those were individuals looking to progress, rather than those who did not meet company competencies. Although I thought it was good to have lots of young graduates to work with, I also felt that because it was sometimes their first 'real job' they had unrealistic expectations and did not appreciate what a pleasant environment it was to work in. I most definitely realise this after moving to my new job.

3
avatar
Risposta di Interactive Design Institute
7y
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. It’s great to hear that you had a positive experience at IDI and enjoyed the flat structure and opportunities to take on additional projects and develop new skills. We do work in a high-performance and ever-changing environment being a start-up so we look for staff who are self-starters and thrive in ambiguity. We’re glad to hear that this was an environment you enjoyed, although it certainly has its challenges as well. In regards to your comments on the recruitment and induction process, this is something that we are constantly refining as we grow to ensure that we get the right person, in the right role at the right time. However, I’d welcome any suggestions that you have of how we could make the process more rigorous so please don’t hesitate to get in touch with me directly if you would like to discuss (arlene.stewart@idesigni.co.uk). Thanks again for your feedback.
5,0
4 nov 2016
Dipendente anonimo
Consiglia
Gradimento del CEO
Pronostico commerciale

Vantaggi

You receive responsibilities and experience out with your job role and this has helped me hugely in building up skills and knowledge which other employers have found very valuable. You have the opportunity to raise ideas which are actually considered, and if worthwhile are implemented, by management. In previous jobs this was would never happen. You feel you are helping to shape the company due to your involvement. Hard workers will be rewarded. You are kept informed on company as well as team matters. Management will go out of their way to support you at improving yourself. You have the opportunity to seek additional training.

Svantaggi

I have read the other reviews and they do not reflect the company I knew. Part of the reason for me leaving this review. IDI is a small company so there is little to no room for passengers. While there were dismissals during my time there, each was explained to us and I never felt insecure in my job. You have to have the right attitude to succeed.

4
avatar
Risposta di Interactive Design Institute
7y
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review. We’re glad to hear that you had a positive experience at IDI and would recommend us. One of the things that is great about working at IDI is the potential to implement new ideas, take additional training or explore other opportunities due to the size of the company. We have a supportive Management team who encourage you to try new things so we’re happy to hear that this is something that you enjoyed about the culture. Thanks again for your feedback and please don’t hesitate to contact me directly if you have any further feedback you would like to share (arlene.stewart@idesigni.co.uk).
Vedi recensioni per: Utile|Valutazione|Data|Tutto