Does GLG pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, GLG employees rate their compensation and benefits as 2.6 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at GLG. This rating has decreased by 10% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at GLG?

23% of GLG employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated GLG 2.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.7 for culture and values and 2.3 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at GLG?

Senior Associate (250) , Associate (158) , Research Manager (134) , Manager (123) , Client Solutions Associate (112) , Senior Client Solutions Associate (73) , Client Solutions Manager (51) , Consultant (47) , Senior Manager (43) , Vice President (39) , Research Associate (38) , Business Development Manager (33) , Intern (31) , Analyst (30) , Senior Research Associate (26)

What are the pros of working at GLG according to real employee reviews?

"Great people to work with and be in the office with and usually pretty flexible about in office time" ((in 269 reviews)); "Workplace culture was Good and inclusive" ((in 133 reviews)); "Great colleagues & teammates who are in the trenches with you" ((in 113 reviews)); "Good benefits and culture." ((in 79 reviews)); "Loved the team and the research division was great" ((in 66 reviews))

What are the cons of working at GLG according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and leaders ." ((in 145 reviews)); "No work life balance (8:30" ((in 94 reviews)); "management are shambles and hr simply does not care as they only want to impress senior leadership." ((in 91 reviews)); "GLG erred on the side of promoting technicians/people who were great at their job vs people who are good managers." ((in 78 reviews)); "Pay is low and company is currently restructuring and not much guidance has been given on this." ((in 69 reviews))

What are employees saying about GLG layoffs in 2026?

Explore Glassdoor’s employee reviews to understand what current and former employees are saying about GLG layoffs and their outlook for job security at GLG in 2026.

GLG reviews

2.6

23% would recommend to a friend

(2,274 total reviews)

Gemma Postlethwaite

20% approve of CEO

17% positive business outlook

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GLG has an employee rating of 2.6 out of 5 stars, based on 2,274 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have an average working experience there. The GLG employee rating is 30% below average for employers within the Administración y consultoría industry (3.7 stars).

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2K reviews

3.0

May 29, 2023

Average

Client solution manager

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

By connecting clients with industry experts, GLG plays a vital role in driving strategic decisions and solving complex challenges. Working at GLG means having the opportunity to contribute to important projects that shape business strategies and drive success for clients across multiple sectors.

Cons

Maintaining work-life balance can be a challenge in a fast-paced and intellectually stimulating environment like GLG. Due to the demanding nature of the work, employees may need to manage their time effectively to ensure they can enjoy personal pursuits and maintain a healthy work-life balance.

5.0

May 29, 2023

Good company, supportive management locally

Associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Lots of learning opportunities Access to great clients Autonomy in the role is amazing Rewards and bonus for top performers is good Good local management who care about employees Sport and social activities to take part in for those who want it

Cons

Small office so not as many roles to move in to Head office is far removed from day to day work Some people are happy to cruise but management working on improving under performers

3.0

May 25, 2023

good benefits

Senior associate

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

good benefits for employees locally

Cons

could entail long working hours. depending on the team

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