Toxic R&D Culture - Research Associate II GALLO Employee Review

1.0
Mar 3, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Exposure to interesting research opportunities -Ability to taste wine on a daily basis

Cons

-Incompetent management who minimize and avoid challenging topics/conversations -Lack of interest in developing people in their careers -R&D is full of managers who hire without considering cultural fits, thus creating extremely tense work environments -Extreme gatekeeping of information (info stays at the top) -Gatekeeping of opportunities, without a PhD, you will not be taken seriously

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GALLO Response
3mo
The actions you described are not aligned with our values, and I would like to learn more about your experience if you are open to it. If so, please reach out to me at Matthew.Graham@ejgallo.com to continue the conversation. I hope to hear from you soon. Matthew Graham Vice President, Human Resources

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GALLO Response
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