Team One October 17, 2012 Vickie Delaney Bethany Hall Jocelyn
Harris Ryan Mouch 1Jocelyn Harris
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GLOBAL REACHES WORLDWIDE MOVIES TV ALL FORMS OF MEDIA TOYS,
GAMES TECHNOLOGY Vickie Delaney 2
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Multiple Mergers and Acquisitions But did they all work? TNN,
HBO, Time-Warner- worked Most famous example: AOL and Time Warner
Schein taught us that mergers and acquisitions lead to new
organizational cultures or lead to the demise of a company.
(Schein, 2010) No one at the top of the company really tried to
persuade the people in charge of their brands that they needed to
try to make this deal work. (Kramer, 2006) 3 Vickie Delaney
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FLEXIBILITY Meyer leads the companys efforts to create new
business models to fit emerging consumer demands Foster a learning
environment Barry M. Meyer Chairman & CEO, Warner Bros. Vickie
Delaney 4
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Social Responsibility Embraces diversity, cultural education
Sustainability 5Vickie Delaney
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The Journey continues Their employees are their greatest asset
6Vickie Delaney
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Warner Bros. employee-focused programs and initiatives are
designed with your health, wealth and life needs in mind, now and
throughout your career. 7 Jocelyn Harris
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At Warner Bros. Entertainment, They maintain a culture of
creativity, Promote professional growth, and community Attract the
world's brightest stars and Keeps them shining throughout their
careers. Picture yourself among the stars. Picture yourself working
here.here The Warner Bros. Entertainment Experience 8 Jocelyn
Harris
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Linda Executive Assistant in Media Advertising states; "One day
she opened the newspaper and saw an advertisement for jobs at
Warner Bros. She applied and is there 22 years and counting! 9
Jocelyn Harris
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Being productive doesn't mean all work and no balance. That's
where Warner Bros. Entertainment's Work/Life programs bring value.
Our life benefit plans and programs work together to help you
manage your life at work and away from work. 10Jocelyn Harris
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Warner Bros. Individual Employee Positive Experience A Great
Place to Work Pros: Many smart, talented, creative people
Consistent opportunities to prove yourself and be recognized for
exceptional work. Cons: Some typical large organization politics
Sometimes hard to advance because employee turnover is low. Former
Director, Business Development in Burbank, CA 5 star company 11Ryan
Mouch
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Warner Bros. Individual Employee Negative Experience Was good,
would stay away from now Pros: The people are great not the same
work experience every day Cons: The management seems to make
changes to personnel on whims. Fiercely anti-union if they can get
away with it. Instruction on duties almost non- existent. Chances
for advancement are nearly impossible If you are looking for some
positive feedback you can forget it. Former Senior Clerk in
Burbank, CA 1 star company 12Ryan Mouch
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Warner Bros. Individual Employee Average (3-star experience)
Great Opportunity; Challenging to Get Promoted Pros: I have found
it to be a positive experience in terms of having excellent
benefits, perks and great co- workers. They promote a strong
work/life balance. Cons: It can be challenging and frustrating to
get promoted. You essentially have to leave your department and
interview for a higher level position within a different department
you really have to know someone to get your foot in the door.
Current Employee in Burbank, CA Ryan Mouch 13
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Warner Bros. Employees 3.3 out 5 star rating (Gives company an
OK rating) 87% of employees approve of Barry M. Meyer, CEO
Information courtesy of glassdoor.com 14Ryan Mouch
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Additional Employee Ratings Ryan Mouch15
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Summary/Recurring Themes Pros: Great people; environment Perks
(tickets, lunches, screenings, etc.) Cons: Chance for advancement
Large organization politics Ryan Mouch 16
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Employee Interview 5 Year Employee First questions involve
style of management at Warner Brothers Effective leading? Effective
listening? Daily involvement? Bethany Hall17
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Employee Interview - Continued Teamwork or individuality?
Caring and accommodating employer? How does WB use employee skills?
Does WB encourage people to be self-reliant and practical? Bethany
Hall 18
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Thoughts on working for Warner Brothers and the culture youre a
part of? Bethany Hall 19
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WB has a nice overview of company culture on their website:
http://www.warnerbroscareers.com/Experien ce/Culture/index.htm
http://www.warnerbroscareers.com/Experien ce/Culture/index.htm
Bethany Hall20
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A History of Creativity. A Commitment to the Community 22