Think twice before you apply (And then think again) - Council Development Associate GLG Employee Review

2.0
May 4, 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

-Fun people to work with (mostly) depending what team you are on -Good location downtown -On-site gym -Good commission (especially if you’re a top performer) -Good resources

Cons

-Mindless work (if you like a more thought provoking job this isn’t the job for you, and you’ll be burnt out in 3 months guaranteed) -bad management styles (I.e micromanaging) -Only pay attention to top performers (nothing for the 80% that aren’t, unless you’re truly EXCEEDING your monthly goals) -Bad managers (probably because of micro-managing from higher ups) -They’ll tell your happy hours every Friday not a minute before 4:45PM and expected to work immediately after -Feel like you can’t take a break without a glare (have to be heads down 9 hours a day or you’ll get/feel behind)

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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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