Only good for an internship - Journal Development Specialist Frontiers Employee Review

2.0
Jan 8, 2018
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The environment is definitely cool: nice location, snacks, standing desks. Working hours are very flexible, and the work-life balance is indeed very good.

Cons

As mentioned in other reviews, there are no growth opportunities, which might be ok for an internship position, if at least you were taught something useful. Unfortunately, at Frontiers this is not the case. You will spend your whole day typing emails based on drafts you are provided. No need to use brain nor to provide any kind of valuable input - some words (like sorry, or regret) are even prohibited when answering emails, so be very careful when copying and pasting your drafts and don't try to add any kind of personal touch as it is not appreciated at all. Additionally, even though I liked most of my colleagues, I found most of the managers to adopt very incorrect behaviors. Promotions are not based on merit (and how could they if all you have to do is copy and paste drafts?), and sometimes coercive behaviors are adopted as well (just as an example, we were "encouraged" to submit positive reviews of the company of Glassdoor). Last but not least pay is very low - don't let numbers deceive you, living in Switzerland is ridiculously expensive.

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5.0
Dec 25, 2023
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Good environment and place i recommend it

Cons

No cons for this place

4
1.0
Jan 12, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

There is a five word minimum, but this category is not applicable to this company.

Cons

Lack of training, lack of communication, role duties shift quickly

10
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