GDS Group reviews

3.1

53% would recommend to a friend

(690 total reviews)

Spencer Green and Charles Oakley

53% approve of CEO

44% positive business outlook

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690 reviews
5.0
Mar 4, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business Outlook

Pros

-Teamwork is highly valued, and colleagues are supportive and approachable. – Opportunities to learn, develop new skills, and advance your career. – Exposure to cutting-edge events, technology, and industry trends. – Hard work and positive attitude are acknowledged and rewarded. – Every day brings new challenges and experiences, making the work

Cons

Just make sure you’re happy to be here, open to learning, and willing to support others. Everyone knows that teamwork makes the dream work! GDS is a fantastic place to grow, and your efforts will be recognized and rewarded when you bring the right attitude.

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GDS Group Response
2mo
Thank you for sharing such a thoughtful review. We’re really pleased to hear that the collaborative culture and exposure to innovative events and technology have stood out during your experience with us. Teamwork and continuous development are core to how we operate, so it’s great to know that the supportive environment and recognition for hard work are making a positive impact. We’re proud to have a team that is open to learning, supports one another and embraces new challenges each day.
1.0
Feb 20, 2026
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.
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