Scattered company direction and unrealistic expectations - Research Manager GLG Employee Review

3.0
Sep 12, 2012
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- Some really great people to work with, made great friendships and long-term professional contacts - Some colleagues were very encouraging and went out of their way to highlight your abilities to internal management and clients - Interesting work some of the time that kept you learning more about various fields - Some really nice and interesting clients that were a pleasure to work with - Good drink selection

Cons

- Unrealistic expectations of employees including being "on call" 24/7/365 - Numerous "initiatives" that swing attention in one direction for a week or so and then a new one shortly thereafter that takes attention in a completely different direction - Management turns a blind eye to those who do not pull their weight; doesn't acknowledge that workload distribution is imbalanced - Company politics like I've never seen in an organization; if you do good work that may not be enough if you're not properly aligned - GLG is an expert network that isn't proud of it's position relative to the competition and is constantly trying to be something its not.

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5.0
Mar 31, 2026
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Pros

Amazing people - lots of reviews say that because it's true. You'll work with smart, genuine, hard working humans. Good benefits and perks. Interesting events and opportunities to learn. Overall, a good place to start your career!

Cons

Very fast-paced environment which definitely isn't for everyone. Lots of necessary change.

2.0
Jun 29, 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Great co-workers, solid healthcare plans (with transgender coverage!) and excellent leave policies.

Cons

Five or six years ago GLG was an incredible place to work. It was inclusive and fun. Then Paul Todd left and everything went downhill so fast it gave me whiplash. New CHRO was a buddy of the new CEOs and the nepo hires continued from there. So many RIFs that the teams are all skeletal, and everything that made the amazing culture at GLG disappeared. I may recommend GLG for a new grad desperate for something to put on their resume, it’s probably fine for that. As far as the company I loved and genuinely enjoyed being a part of? Well that’s long dead. Management is catty and they’re all watching their own backs, everyone is working scared and willing to push anyone else under the bus.

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