Dysfunction starts at the top - Anonymous employee GLG Employee Review

2.0
Feb 5, 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Meritocractic in my experience -Amazing co-workers (although bonds are often created because of the stress and change we've all been put through) -Unique learning opportunties via the experts we work with

Cons

I've defended this place for so long, but GLG cannot seem to get out of its own way. A few thoughts: 1. Get rid of failing leaders. We've seen some of these guys (mostly) make mistake after mistake--or just do nothing--and their teams end of taking the fall for them when it comes time for reorganization or bonuses. 2. Make change for the long-haul. We've constantly tried to reinvent ourselves, each time letting the pendulum swing too far in one direction or another. It's affected morale and it's affected client perception of us. 3. Take culture seriously. It cannot be an afterthought. As leadership, if you delegate creating culture, you are shirking a core responsibility and no amount of 3 pm snacks that run out in 5 minutes will change that. The young workforce needs visible leaders that can motivate them, and they can tell when it's just talk.

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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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