Start a Great Career in IT - Manager GL Solutions Employee Review

5.0
6 May 2017
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I started at GL Solutions in 2004, entry level even though I'd worked at several other "high tech" companies and had experience to start at a more senior position. What I saw at the interviews and in my first days of work was a group of people working to solve problems for clients and build a successful company. Best decision I ever made was to join the company and be open to the experience and opportunities to work my way up. I worked on the front lines for 8 or 9 years before going into "management." Even though I am a manager now I still do whatever is needed to help. Complete an install on a client server. Help a client when their performance is sub-par. Create documentation for a new sales opportunity. Whatever is needed, we love employees who are willing to help, no matter how long you’ve worked here. If you like to work hard and be appreciated for what you contribute, this is a great place to work with friendly, supportive colleagues at every level of the company. The CEO typically works the most hours in the company every month. Leadership here means you will never be asked to do something that a manager, VP or CEO has not done themselves.

Cons

Not really a con, but you will have to confront your own shortcomings in order to last here. We will ask you to push your limits. But for those that enjoy a good challenge you will feel the great satisfaction of accomplishment and a hard day's work.

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5.0
8 July 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
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Pros

I learn lots of new skills and enjoy the people I work with. The work is challenging but rewarding. I like the mission of the organization.

Cons

Occasional long hours but rarely above 50hrs/wk.

1.0
8 July 2026
Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Pay is decent for the area.

Cons

I worked here for over 2 years. Below is an honest breakdown of my experience. Leadership does not provide clear or consistent direction. Priorities change frequently without communication to staff. Decisions are made without explanation or follow-up. There is little accountability when those decisions negatively affect employees. Commitments made by management are frequently not followed through on. Employee surveys are conducted but the results do not appear to lead to any actual changes suggesting they are just for show. Employees are often set against each other rather than encouraged to collaborate. Raising concerns is not encouraged, and there is a general reluctance among staff to speak up. Complaints about workplace issues are generally not addressed. There is minimal focus on employee wellbeing. "Fish when you are retired". Job responsibilities expanded well beyond the original role description over time, without a corresponding change in title, pay, or recognition. As a PM, I was also required to handle Account Manager duties due to ongoing staffing shortages in that department. Workload was not adjusted to reflect the added responsibilities. When client or organizational issues arose that were outside of my control, I was placed on a formal work plan rather than the issue being addressed at its source. Requests to review compensation or clarify role boundaries were not acted on. They will demote and cut pay without any documentation for proof and reason (probably because of company financial issues). I personally experienced this. Deadlines and project timelines are typically set without input from the employees responsible for the work. Staffing levels are often not sufficient to meet the expectations placed on teams. There is little recognition of work completed, with more focus placed on shortfalls than achievements. Turnover is high, particularly in certain departments, which contributes to the redistribution of workload onto remaining employees. This creates a cycle where existing staff take on more responsibility without additional compensation or support, which in turn contributes to further turnover. Management changes and reorganizations happened multiple times during my tenure, which made it difficult to maintain consistent expectations or reporting structures. Each change came with new priorities that were not always communicated clearly to the team. Treatment across employees is inconsistent. Certain employees receive more favorable assignments, flexibility, and advancement opportunities than others. Standards for performance and conduct are not applied equally across the team. Training for new responsibilities, especially those added outside of an employee's original role, was minimal. Employees are generally expected to learn on their own with limited guidance or support. The workload combined with unclear role boundaries made it difficult to maintain a reasonable work-life balance. This was compounded by the redistribution of work from unfilled positions onto existing staff. Leadership and management have sent internal emails directly asking employees to leave positive reviews on Glassdoor, particularly during periods when the company was struggling to hire. Look at the time stamp of when these reviews are posted. Usually multiple on the same day. This should point to overall issues. Everyday is a gamble based off of the leaderships emotions that day which they cannot control. Very happy to leave this place.

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