Netflix, which has been leading the industry for many years as an online series and movie platform, announced in the past weeks that it lost subscribers in a three-month period for the first time in more than 10 years. With the announcement that a total of 200,000 subscribers were lost in the first quarter, Netflix stocks plummeted, and the platform canceled many of its projects.
After this situation, which was described as a ‘stimulating slap’ for Netflix by many experts, the company decided to make a change in its own culture. The document named Netflix Culture has been renewed and Netflix has made many important changes that especially concern its employees. But some of these changes were changes that would be reflected directly to the audience.
There will be no censorship even if employees find a content ‘harmful’
One of the prominent innovations in the Netflix Culture, which has changed for the first time in nearly five years, is ‘Artistic Expression’. ‘ was the title. Emphasizing the diversity of content and noting that not everyone will like everything, one statement caught everyone’s attention:
“Not everyone will like or accept everything in our service. Although each title is different, we approach them on the same principles: we support the artistic expression of the creators we choose to work with; we make programs for a variety of audiences and tastes; Instead of Netflix censoring certain artists or voices, we let viewers decide what’s right for them.
As employees, we support the principle that Netflix delivers a variety of stories, even though we find some titles against our own personal values. Depending on your role, you may need to work on topics that you consider harmful. If you’re struggling to support our breadth of content, Netflix may not be the best place for you.”
“You will spend our members’ money smartly”
In addition to this title, which further emphasizes the ongoing anti-censorship understanding on Netflix, the document also states that Netflix also emphasizes finance. also included a section. Under the ‘Reasoning’ subheading under the ‘Valuable Behaviors’ heading, employees are told, ‘You will spend our members’ money wisely.’ instruction was given.
Netflix has also made a change in monetary management. “There is almost no spending control and very little contract signing control. Every employee is expected to seek advice and perspective as appropriate.” The phrase didn’t find a place in the new Netflix Culture. This indicated that the company will be more careful about where the money will flow.
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