Frontiers reviews

2.7

34% would recommend to a friend

(562 total reviews)
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31% approve of CEO

32% positive business outlook

Frontiers has an employee rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars, based on 562 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The Frontiers employee rating is 27% below average for employers within the Audiovisual y medios de comunicación industry (3.7 stars).

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562 reviews
1.0
Jan 16, 2024

Frontiers - Setting Sail on the SS Dysfunction

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Pros

Remote working was a great perk, my manager and team were fantastic. That's all I can say about the benefits of working at Frontiers.

Cons

Job Title: Professional Chaos Navigator Are you a glutton for punishment and possess an uncanny ability to find the silver lining in even the darkest clouds? Frontiers invites you to join our dysfunctional family as a Professional Chaos Navigator. As a Professional Chaos Navigator at Frontiers, you'll be at the forefront of embracing the art of managing madness. Here's what you can look forward to: - Immerse yourself in a sea of mental health issues and breakdowns, a veritable buffet for the soul. Develop an intimate relationship with your inner turmoil, courtesy of Frontiers. - Witness the magic of upper management's erratic decision-making, a rollercoaster ride of uncertainty. - Sharpen your skills in adapting to the unpredictable, ensuring perpetual job insecurity. - Engage in a competitive environment where bullying is not just a skill; it's an art form. Build resilience as you learn to dodge verbal daggers. - Deliver your best work, only to be met with a resounding lack of acknowledgement. Master the art of self-appreciation because, let's face it, no one else will do it for you. - Revel in a workplace where favouritism and nepotism are not just encouraged; they're celebrated. Discover innovative ways to become the chosen one or, at the very least, the tolerated one. - Immerse yourself in an ambience so toxic you'll question the meaning of a healthy workplace. - Cultivate a sense of humour as you navigate the mire of despair with a smile (forced, of course). To triumph in the role of Professional Chaos Navigator, you should: - Embrace the title of Yay-sayer, because questioning anything is so last century. - Exhibit a remarkable tolerance for rapid changes that defy logic, and be prepared for the next change, always looming like a storm on the horizon. - Thrive in a toxic positivity culture, where every setback is an opportunity to showcase your boundless enthusiasm. What Frontiers Offers: - An all-expense-paid journey into the depths of workplace absurdity. - Exposure to a unique brand of upper management decision-making, guaranteed to leave you scratching your head. - A chance to master the art of self-affirmation in the absence of external appreciation. - Opportunities for personal growth in the peculiar realm of Frontiers. If you are ready to embark on a journey where chaos reigns supreme, where challenges are not just obstacles but the very fabric of existence, Frontiers eagerly anticipates your application.

1.0
Jan 11, 2024

CEO is heartless

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Pros

Was a good pay for a remote entry job

Cons

Workload demand is phenomenal. Constantly changing targets and benchmarks means it's impossible to be high performing. CEO recently decided to lay off 35% of staff, but twist it as a good thing in their press release.

1.0
Oct 9, 2023
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Pros

You can meet some incredible people who genuinely care about open access research. Working remotely provides flexibility.

Cons

In the last 8-10 months there has been an absolute breakdown in managerial focus and competence. There is a managerial structure filled of individuals promoted who lack skill and talent and are there purely based on their relationships. Consequently, there is no focus, no ideas and no structure for driving the company forwards. The Executives are on an egotistical power-drive, looking at ways to grandiose themselves to the world; Frontiers Forum and Planet Prize are products of this. They have moved away from rewarding and supporting employees and instead they exploit them relentlessly (relying on Headspace for the mental health of employees). You can no longer provide feedback as this is actively discouraged and countless people have been attacked and punished for raising valid points to management. They don’t want to hear anything that does not support their own - inaccurate - view of things. They claim to care about open access research, this is false and it is to do with profit only which leads them to exploit research communities. There are better open access publishers out there who genuinely want to see it succeed; Frontiers seeks profit and egotism only. This is no longer a researcher-centric job, it is a glorified call centre position for which you will be poorly treated, not respected and be left feeling empty at the end of your day.

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