Pros
Everybody is incredibly bright, kind, and motivating. The office itself is a pristine oasis in the middle of Manhattan--designed by the same architect Google hired for their offices--its openness and abundant natural light fosters a sense of calm and freedom. There is a strong sense of working together towards a larger goal despite our being many and divided into several different areas of expertise. The purpose statement, revamped in the last year, drives us all in our different ways to do all we can to make GLG the best in the industry. Which it is. The onboarding process was very informative, engaging, and honest. I felt prepared to to start my new job with confidence and a stronger sense of purpose, thanks to several presentations and Q&A's by the directors of every department, the CEO, and some mid-level employees. Questions were highly encouraged and the answers were always very well-thought out and enlightening. It was clear that they've got the platform-based approach to consulting down to a science, but a science that acknowledges the importance of the people who've honed it. The CEO emphasizes the absolute necessity of keeping the culture tight-knit, free, and nurturing to the individual. I was given the opportunity to ask him questions most employees at my level would never have the chance to ask a CEO. I felt heard and valued on my very first day. Not to mention the company as a business is thriving and senior executives have committed themselves to investing more in its teams. It's an exciting time to be at GLG. The on-site barista doesn't hurt either.
Cons
None encountered. Well, the printers are finicky, but I'm convinced that is inherent in people's experience with printing everywhere.
