High potential held back by inconsistency & underused talent, overworked teams see little career progression - Manager GLG Employee Review

3.0
Jun 13, 2025
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

- genuinely good calibre of hires and teams, nice people, empathic, intelligent and ethical - despite the bad management - really good network of experts - ClassPass, healthcare insurance

Cons

- noticeable lack of strategic consistency at the top, with frequent shifts in direction and leadership changes—for example over six managers in just two years—making it difficult to build momentum or see meaningful career progression. - while the company does attract strong talent, retention remains a challenge. Often, those best positioned to contribute to long-term growth aren't fully supported or given the opportunities to lead and are therefore forced to leave - promotions tend to favor a close-knit group, which can limit broader development and inclusion of diverse perspectives. - some leadership placements lack deep familiarity with the specific business unit, making it harder for them to recognize and nurture the potential within their teams. - as a result, valuable internal capabilities may go underutilized, which is a missed opportunity for both individuals and the company

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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.

1.0
Jun 14, 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good colleagues, arguably a good job post college (for like a year MAX)

Cons

I cannot stress enough how terrible this company is. Spent 5 years there, and watched it go further downhill every year. You leave with only soft skills (if that), and 0 actual industry knowledge. Seriously, you leave only knowing a bunch of Hocus Pocus. I am really surprised this company hasn't been bought yet. Or merged. On my team alone, we lost 7 out of our 9 managers since January... either due to layoffs or them quitting. Pay is low. There are no bonuses and it's very difficult to get a raise. 90k in NYC is poverty. There are bright people that come in with Masters, and PhDs, and MBAs -- handing them 90k is insulting.

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