GLG reviews

I always say it feels good to work for a company that's doing well and GLG is on something like its 10th+ quarter of consecutive growth. That success is reflected in the fast-paced, ever-changing nature of the work which (in my experience) leads to an unparalleled level of stimulation (and requires some patience, which other reviews point out). Given growth, it also feels like everyone is working towards the same thing - people are collegial and nice, and collaboration is increasing. I've had several jobs and this is one of the few places that no one raised their voice at me. And even more refreshing, people aren't just nice - they are interested... in your perspective, in your contributions, and in your life outside of work. Everyone - top down - is interested in new, big ideas, and willing to experiment. They are well-positioned to continue to succeed, and I'm very bullish about the impact they'll have on the business world. Oh, and the offices are so nice! People (especially disgruntled reviewers) mention that as a throw away point but nice offices matter and reflect GLG's investment in its employees.

Great place with many smart, fun, and dedicated people trying to do the right thing. I’ve been at GLG for many years (8+) and this is a wonderful place to learn about many industry sectors, have some autonomy, have your opinion heard and get exposure to many industries (HC, Tech, Consumer, Energy, Industrials, etc,), geographies (the company has 22 offices around the world), and client types (private equity, venture capital, hedge funds, investment banks, management consulting, social impact investors, etc.). GLG is a highly flexible malleable “platform” as a business model and as an employee it effectively serves the samepurpose. The best and most ambitious employees recruit and form relationships with senior and influential experts - executives, economists, former government officials - and clients, the smartest investors in the world and can parlay that into anything from attending a top business school, going to work for a client, or becoming more senior within the company. My sense is that the negative comments on here are from some people very early in their career (first job) who are looking for every minute issue (a minor dispute with a manager for instance) to be solved / handled for them vs. dealt with head on like an adult. Perhaps stemming from too much “lawn mower” parenting. Tons of opportunity to take the bull by the horns and get huge professional value out of GLG. Too many people relying on a company to solve for all of their professional learning vs. taking ownership of the opportunity in front of them The HR department is accessible, highly competent and run by empathetic people wanting to do the right thing personally and professionally. Yes, people work hard and at times work long hours when there is a job to be done (and get satisfaction out of that). My sense is that many of the negative comments here are from people looking for an extension of their college experience and being under their parents wing to navigate their lives vs. the realization that this is the real world...a job...a career, and that you’ve got to own your own destiny.