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Virgin

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Virgin reviews

3.5

47% would recommend to a friend

(63 total reviews)
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Sir Richard Branson and Josh Bayliss

76% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.6

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Work/Life balance

3.2

Culture & values

3.2

Diversity & inclusion

3.0

Senior management

2.7

Career opportunities

Virgin has an employee rating of 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 63 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Virgin employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Financial Services industry (3.7 stars).

Ratings by demographic groups

Reviews by job title

63 reviews
5.0
Dec 31, 2024

Great place to be

Chief marketing officer (cmo)
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CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Work life is so flexible, there is no need to really perform or create new ideas. Keep head down and just WFH or flex hours.

Cons

None. Just keep head down and can ride unnoticed forever.

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Virgin Response
1y
Thanks for sharing your thoughts – we love to hear you’ve found flexibility that works for you. We’re proud to offer that kind of trust and autonomy to our people. We hope you love the flexibility of our perks too, like our unlimited leave. We believe flexibility should go hand-in-hand with purpose. At Virgin, we’re at our best when people feel empowered to think big, speak up, and make a real impact. We all play a part in shaping what Virgin is today and where we’re heading tomorrow. Our internal innovation podcast is a great showcase of this. If there’s more you’d like to share, we’d love to hear it – feel free to get in touch at people.team@virgin.com. – The Virgin People Team
1.0
Sep 10, 2024

Top Down management

Product manager
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CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

* The office environment is pleasant. * The company supports a healthy work-life balance. * Complimentary lunch is provided at the office. * There is a well-stocked snack cabinet with a variety of snacks and fresh fruits. * Employees enjoy the benefit of unlimited paid time off (PTO). * The company offers flexible working arrangements. * There are attractive perks, including a points system and various complimentary items.

Cons

* The management style tends to be top-down with a focus on task-oriented micro-management, and employees feel restricted in expressing dissenting opinions. * There are concerns about management taking credit for the work of employees. * There have been instances where senior management engaged in activities that some might find inappropriate, such as playing a game where they name the "10 people you hate most in the company." * There have been reports of management using the "silent treatment" approach, which involves excluding employees from important meetings or conversations. * There appears to be a lot of confidential discussions and gossip about colleagues, which can create a divisive atmosphere. * The workplace is described as highly political. * The environment can be perceived as clique-oriented, with concerns that hiring practices may favor personal connections over skills. * Concerns have been raised about the behavior of some senior leaders, including instances of perceived bullying and unfair treatment. * Some employees perceive the work environment as toxic or negative.

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Virgin Response
1y
Thanks for sharing both the positives and the concerns – it’s helpful to hear what’s working for you, as well as what’s not. We’re glad you’ve felt the benefits of our flexible working, unlimited leave and all the little touches in our office environment – they’re designed to help people feel comfortable, trusted and supported. That said, some of the experiences you’ve described don’t reflect the kind of culture we’re proud to build at Virgin. We’re serious about creating an open, respectful and inclusive place to work – where people feel safe to speak up, and where good leadership is shown through action, not title. We never take feedback like this lightly, and we’d really welcome the chance to understand more. If you’re open to it, please do reach out confidentially at people.team@virgin.com. – The Virgin People Team
2.0
Sep 6, 2024

Could be great, not quite there

Will not disclosed
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

Interesting brand Has alot of ideas

Cons

Decisions take far too long with too many people Culture doesnt align with how the brand presents itself in some teams

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Virgin Response
1y
Thanks for taking the time to share your thoughts – we love to hear that our brand and the ideas brought to life by our brilliant people are landing well with you. We're all about our customers and innovation that breaks the mould. We know that when decision-making feels slow or layered, it can be frustrating – and that doesn’t quite match how we thrive or show up. One of the things we love about working here is that smaller teams often mean we can make a personal impact, quickly. If you're open to sharing more, we’d love to hear it – drop us a line at people.team@virgin.com. – The Virgin People Team
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