Leadership doesn't prioritize people & culture - Human Resources Team Member GLG Employee Review

2.0
Dec 10, 2019
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- small teams - global company - incredibly smart, talented peers - pay is good (but benefits could be MUCH better)

Cons

- hierarchy -- they claim it's a flat structure, but it's far from that. Leaders expect you to know your place and are rarely receptive to feedback or anything that's not an idea of theirs - anything related to culture and/or diversity & inclusion is lip service - US offices severely lack diversity -- sure, some 40ish percent of the company are women, but a) you'll find few of them in leadership and b) there's more to D&I than gender. The real focus, especially in the US, needs to be on race/ethnicity. Offices demographics are a far cry from reflecting those of the cities they're in. - benefits could be MUCH better - flexible work isn't really a thing, especially with client solutions - you'll need therapy. No, really. There are so many unwritten rules at this place and stressors. You'll go nuts without. - they ask employees to submit positive reviews on Glassdoor - professional development is virtually non-existent -- if you a) have a vision for how you'd like to grow your career or b) need help articulating that, good luck doing it here. Again, lip service. - lots of people doing what they're told in HR, even when they know it's not the right thing -- fear = driving force of the culture

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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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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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