Proud to work for Gallo - Director GALLO Employee Review

5.0
15 Oct 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

The culture is what brought me to Gallo, and why I've stayed. It is a family owned business, and those in charge whether family or not, value work ethic, integrity and humility. Family is important at Gallo and while we do work hard, we are also encouraged to enjoy down time doing those things that are important to us. Management is very accessible, including the CEO who will walk around and chat with people to get to know them and understand their contributions to Gallo. Wine is a fun business to be in, and working for the largest winery in the world makes me a proud to work for Gallo.

Cons

I'm not sure there are many downsides. We are a big organization, so sometimes things move a little slowly. It can also be hard to get an offer from Gallo, because we are very selective, but that makes for quality colleagues and teams.

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GALLO Response
1y
Your review made our week! Thank you for everything you do to make GALLO such a special place to work!

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Pros

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Cons

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2.0
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Pros

* Historically, a company people were genuinely proud to work for—strong culture, clear values, and a sense of loyalty *I could have seen myself building a long-term career here and often spoke highly of the company to others *Strong early-career development and brand recognition

Cons

*Erosion of trust driven by abrupt, poorly communicated decisions *5-day in-office mandate for some offices rolled out with ~2 months notice, removing autonomy employees previously had, adding unnecessary strain to already demanding roles, and significantly disrupting employees’ day-to-day lives *Parental leave benefits were significantly reduced in a way that feels misaligned with the culture and “family-owned” values the company has historically emphasized. This change has been a meaningful source of frustration and disappointment for many employees *Poor communication on major changes—including benefits and office policy updates, which were not consistently or transparently shared *Employee feedback does not appear to be meaningfully incorporated into decision-making, even when concerns are raised through formal channels * The culture has shifted dramatically. What used to feel fun and energizing now feels rigid and overly monitored, with less trust and autonomy than before *As a result, the company risks losing strong, previously loyal employees and becoming less competitive in attracting new talent

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GALLO Response
3w
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