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      3.1

      53% would recommend to a friend

      (690 total reviews)

      Spencer Green and Charles Oakley

      53% approve of CEO

      44% positive business outlook

      Ratings by category

      3.4

      Compensation and benefits

      3.2

      Career opportunities

      3.1

      Culture & values

      3.1

      Work/Life balance

      3.0

      Diversity & inclusion

      3.0

      Senior management

      GDS Group has an employee rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars, based on 690 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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      690 reviews
      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
      Feb 4, 2026

      Unhealthy

      Business development executive
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Decent money to be made if you can survive

      Cons

      Toxic work environment that will destroy you. Company cannibalizes itself fighting over deals between offices, yes I’m serious. Management treats adult employees like children, you’re strapped to your desk and being yelled at to dial the phone all day. Product is pure trash and they have no interest in fixing it or helping make it an easier sell for reps, just telling you to “pitch more people!” Close rate is literally 2%, and repeat business is basically non existent. Average survival of a rep here is 2-3 months, either because they get fired or are smart enough to see what’s going on and get out. Only people who are insiders that’ve been there a decade can hit target, you never will (and you probably won’t last long enough for a yearly target to even matter!!). Oh and forget about having a life… you’ll get shamed for using your PTO! Take the reviews seriously on here, there’s better opportunities out there.

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      GDS Group Response
      3mo
      We’re sorry to read that this was your experience. While we don’t recognize many of the characterizations described here, we take feedback like this very seriously. We work hard to foster a collaborative environment across offices, with clear deal-ownership processes and ongoing improvements to how teams work together. Our management approach is focused on coaching and support. Sales is a performance-driven role however respect and professionalism have always been non-negotiable for us. Regarding product and performance, we continually invest in product development and training, and we closely track close rates and client retention. Many of our team members consistently hit targets and build long-term careers with us. We also actively encourage the use of PTO and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Suggetions that you are not allowed to book holidays and take time off are simply not true. We appreciate the feedback and remain committed to being completely transparent with candidates so they can decide whether this environment is right for them.
      5.0
      Feb 4, 2026

      Great place to work

      Sales
      Recommend
      CEO approval
      Business Outlook

      Pros

      Commission structure is by far the best in the events industry, great culture with regular incentives for abroad team trips, targets punchy but achievable with dedication (like any sales role), voice is heard, products are getting stronger and stronger

      Cons

      No WFH, ping pong table needs replacing

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      GDS Group Response
      3mo
      Thank you for taking the time to share your review. We’re really pleased to hear that you value our commission structure, incentives and team holidays. You’re absolutely right that sales targets should be challenging but achievable and we’re glad you feel supported and heard along the way. Thanks again for being part of the journey
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