Poor management - Senior Scientist GSK Employee Review

3.0
Aug 15, 2015
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Benefits and salary are good. Ability to work and learn with some very talented staff. Global organization allows for great networking.

Cons

Managers are hired because of their degree with little to no actual management experience. There is a definite good ol' boys club mentality and a low glass ceiling for scientists that are actually making the drugs that are making the managers more wealthy and move higher in the organization. The recent layoffs were another blow. 450 people laid off, many with 20 plus years experience and there was little to no HR support available. These people dedicated their careers to the company and there was not even a thank you note for their service. Have a look at the stock price, it's clear your investors aren't satisfied either.

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Cons

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Pros

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Cons

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