Fun Coworkers - Toxic Culture - Research Associate GLG Employee Review

1.0
Sep 23, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You start with a class of people and a good formal on-boarding program which makes the transition easy and enjoyable. Junior-level coworkers are good company. Clear career trajectory within the company. Good starting salary with opportunity for relatively fast promotion.

Cons

Bit of a bait and switch between actual role and how role is described during interview process. Though physically close in proximity with working spaces, there is a large separation between senior leadership and junior positions with regard to culture. Company is aware of employee dissatisfaction (openly embraces high turnover saying that they "don't play the glassdoor game") and work environment is plainly toxic with use of publicly displayed tracking of individual worker performance. Skills learned and used daily are only helpful if you would like to transition to a project management or sales type roll.

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5.0
Mar 31, 2026
Recommend
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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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