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      GDS Group

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      GDS Group reviews

      3.1

      52% would recommend to a friend

      (691 total reviews)

      Spencer Green and Charles Oakley

      52% approve of CEO

      43% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.4

      Compensation and benefits

      3.1

      Culture & values

      3.1

      Career opportunities

      3.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.0

      Work/Life balance

      3.0

      Senior management

      GDS Group has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 691 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The GDS Group employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Administración y consultoría industry (3.7 stars).

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      691 reviews
      1.0
      Feb 20, 2026

      Instability in Disguise

      Business development executive
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      You’ll learn resilience quickly. There is earning potential if everything lines up.. or a manager likes you..

      Cons

      This is a very difficult place to work long term. It's clear that performance alone doesn’t determine how you’re treated. Accounts can be moved without warning. Compensation structures and expectations shift without proper explanation. There is a strong culture of unfair internal politics. Decisions around pay and opportunity don’t feel consistent or transparent. When issues are raised — whether about workload, fairness, or client ownership — there is rarely clear accountability or resolution. The pressure to deliver remains constant, but support and communication don’t match it. That imbalance wears good people down. There have been repeated complaints from younger female employees regarding the behaviour of a prominent senior male colleague, with no visible action taken. Situations like that contribute to a wider feeling that leadership avoids difficult conversations. Overall, the environment feels reactive, abusive, opaque, and stressful. Some people thrive in that kind of atmosphere. Most burn out. If you value transparency, stability, and leadership you can trust, this won't be the right fit.

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      GDS Group Response
      3mo
      Thank you for sharing such detailed feedback. We’re genuinely sorry to hear that your experience felt unstable and stressful. Your comments regarding internal politics and inconsistent decision-making are a real concearn as we do not believe this to be reflective of our culture. We strive to create an environment where opportunities and rewards are based on merit and where concerns about workload or client ownership are handled following obviosu rules of engagement. If you feel those concerns were not resolved transparentl then we need to know more. Please email us at Human.Resources@gdsgroup.com to disucsss further.
      1.0
      Feb 10, 2026

      AWFUL. AVOID.

      Anonymous employee
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Some nice people. You learn to be resilient and it definitely makes you grow a back bone.

      Cons

      Multiple CEOs in place who know nothing about how the departments work, you wonder why they have the role. Complaints are made against colleagues and nothing is done about it. I have heard complaints about how male colleagues have acted towards young female colleagues and reports of bullying and the people responsible are never dealt with, yet they make ‘redundancies’ a few times a year and will get rid of people who are actually good at their jobs. Rubbish product, always mis-sold and clients or attendees are lied to. Toxic culture, I have never experienced anything like it. I would strongly tell anyone to avoid this place unless you want your mental health to be affected and be out of a job with bills to pay at a moments notice.

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      GDS Group Response
      3mo
      We’re genuinely sorry to read about your experience and to hear that you feel so negative about your time with us. We know that a healthy culture is fundamental to both personal and professional success. We are continuing to invest in leadership development and employee support to ensure that our workplace is respectful and supportive. We are particularly concerned by your comments regarding allegations of bullying and inappropriate behaviour. We have clear policies and formal procedures in place to address complaints such a this. Please can you contact us at Human.Resources@gdsgroup.com so we can talk confidentially about these experiences.
      1.0
      Jun 5, 2025

      Horrible in Every Way Possible

      Account executive
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      None. There literally are no pros to this company.

      Cons

      Management is the SHADIEST I have ever encountered in my my entire career, Everything about this place is a giant lie. They lie to employees, they lie to customers and they lie to themselves. They have the worst reputation you can imagine. GDS is a laughing stock. Even the good reviews are false and they have been accused by Glassdoor of attempting to alter reviews or force their new employees to write 5 star reviews. You can always tell based on the fact there is literally no thought to them at all. GDS is fake, phony and full of condescending . Imagine being forced into an office during Covid. Yep, thats GDS!!!! When the day comes they go bankrupt I'll laugh in their faces.

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      GDS Group Response
      1y
      Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at GDS. While we are disappointed to read your feedback, we take all reviews seriously and are committed to learning and improving wherever we can. We understand that not every experience at GDS meets expectations, and it’s clear you had a difficult time during your time with us. That said, we want to address some of the concerns you have raised. Transparency and Ethics: We strongly reject any claims of dishonesty or unethical behavior. Our leadership and teams are committed to building a workplace based on integrity, transparency, and mutual respect. Glassdoor Reviews: We do not condone or participate in the manipulation of reviews. We encourage all current and former employees to share their honest feedback, positive or negative, to help us grow. Workplace Policies During COVID: Like many companies, we faced complex decisions during the pandemic. Our approach evolved with public health guidelines, and while we understand not everyone agreed with our policies, they were made with employee safety in mind. We’re sorry to hear that your experience with GDS led to such strong feelings, and we wish you the best in your future endeavors.
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