SGS reviews

3.3

55% would recommend to a friend

(3,377 total reviews)
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Geraldine Picaud

62% approve of CEO

47% positive business outlook

SGS has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 3,377 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The SGS 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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3K reviews
1.0
Mar 12, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Interesting scientific work and exposure to QA processes in a regulated environment Opportunity to collaborate closely with knowledgeable scientists and study directors Valuable experience in auditing, documentation review, and regulatory compliance Many colleagues within the laboratory teams were supportive and highly competent

Cons

Lack of transparency around career progression and promotion criteria Employees were often encouraged to take on additional responsibilities (such as training, safety roles, or departmental initiatives) but these did not necessarily translate into advancement opportunities Communication from management could sometimes be inconsistent, with information shared in meetings later being contradicted or explained differently Unequal access to opportunities such as external audits, client-facing activities, or certain resources (e.g., laptops), without clear explanation of how these were allocated Concerns about workspace conditions and productivity were sometimes dismissed rather than addressed constructively Policies and expectations described during formal processes did not always appear to align clearly with how decisions were later implemented Outcomes of formal processes did not always seem fully aligned with the expectations or guidance that had been communicated beforehand There appeared to be a disconnect between stated company values and day-to-day management practices

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SGS Response
3mo
We appreciate you taking the time to complete this review on your time with SGS. Your feedback has been shared with the relevant team. If there is anything in particular you'd like to discuss in more detail, feel free to contact us at GB.Recruitment@SGS.com
4.0
Mar 2, 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

Lovely team and good culture working on site Pay was decent Training and career progression available Also cross functional training across different departments (micro/chem/pathogen)

Cons

More samples than staff were able to complete - lack of resource

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SGS Response
3mo
Thanks so much for sharing this feedback. It's great to hear the positives you have mentioned. We have shared this with the relevant teams.
1.0
Feb 9, 2026

Low pay, poor management

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The people you work with are nice.

Cons

Management will find any excuse to not give you a raise or promotion.

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