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Year Founded: 1926

What's the Work-Life Balance Like at NBCUniversal?

NBCUniversal Employee Perspectives

The people at NBCU treat you like people first. They understand that you have a life outside of work. I had a baby last year, and my managers have always prioritized asking about myself as a parent and about my baby because they recognize that I am a human first and not just someone trying to pump out code.

Aileen Wong
Aileen Wong, Manager, Software Engineering

What People Are Saying About NBCUniversal

  • Time Off Access: Published policies include vacation, company holidays, personal “myDays,” caregiving days, take‑as‑needed sick time, and paid parental leave, giving employees concrete time away. These options create buffers during busy periods and major life events.
  • Manager Support: Managers are described as people‑first, recognizing life outside work and protecting boundaries where possible. This support helps keep workloads sustainable outside peak cycles in many corporate and functional teams.
  • Wellbeing Programs: Resources for mental and physical wellbeing, counseling/EAP, and practical perks like complimentary park tickets and Peacock access add support during demanding seasons. These offerings supplement time off with tools that ease stress and recovery.

NBCUniversal's Benefits

Offers a flexible time off policy

Offers generous PTO

Offers paid volunteer time

Provides bereavement leave

Provides floating holidays

Provides paid holidays

Provides paid sick days

Provides sick leave

Flexibility provided during personal challenges

Offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Offers fitness stipend

Offers wellness initiatives designed to combat burnout and mental fatigue

Offers wellness programs

Partners with nonprofits

Provides access to an onsite gym

Provides opportunities to volunteer in the local community

Provides recreational clubs

Provides work from home flexibility

Utilizes a hybrid work model