You Can Do Better, So Do It! - Associate GLG Employee Review

1.0
Dec 6, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

You can meet some really great people. Great central location. We share a building with a major cosmetic company so lots of flash sales on products.

Cons

Where do I start? If you end up with a good manager than your experience will be fine if not great. The main issue which is the underlying issue of a lot of complaints is bad managers. People get promoted to these positions because they’ve stayed at the company for a long time not because they have good leadership or people skills. Also, in training juniors are referred to as “subordinates”, and it feels like the power dynamic goes to people’s heads. The environment is pretty toxic in my opinion. Bullying is common, and if the person bullying you has been with the company for a number of years, don’t expect a fair outcome. There are people with multiple complaints against them who are still there. Ageism, sexism, and casual racism are common. Structure is not flat. In fact, this is probably one of the most hierarchy based companies I’ve ever worked at. Turnover is high. The job is pretty boring once you get over the learning curve. The CS role is nothing more than glamourised recruiting. Sales is nothing but a glamourised customer service role. What you are promised won’t be what you are actually doing. The camaraderie you share with others shouldn’t based on how much you all hate your job. No amount of money is worth personal and mental health. If you do take a job here, make sure you get everything in writing when interacting with people even for the simplest things. HR will NOT help with any issues you have.

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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
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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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