Dysfunction starts at the top - Anonymous employee GLG Employee Review

2.0
5 Feb 2020
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

-Meritocractic in my experience -Amazing co-workers (although bonds are often created because of the stress and change we've all been put through) -Unique learning opportunties via the experts we work with

Cons

I've defended this place for so long, but GLG cannot seem to get out of its own way. A few thoughts: 1. Get rid of failing leaders. We've seen some of these guys (mostly) make mistake after mistake--or just do nothing--and their teams end of taking the fall for them when it comes time for reorganization or bonuses. 2. Make change for the long-haul. We've constantly tried to reinvent ourselves, each time letting the pendulum swing too far in one direction or another. It's affected morale and it's affected client perception of us. 3. Take culture seriously. It cannot be an afterthought. As leadership, if you delegate creating culture, you are shirking a core responsibility and no amount of 3 pm snacks that run out in 5 minutes will change that. The young workforce needs visible leaders that can motivate them, and they can tell when it's just talk.

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5.0
31 Mar 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Amazing people - lots of reviews say that because it's true. You'll work with smart, genuine, hard working humans. Good benefits and perks. Interesting events and opportunities to learn. Overall, a good place to start your career!

Cons

Very fast-paced environment which definitely isn't for everyone. Lots of necessary change.

1.0
14 June 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Good colleagues, arguably a good job post college (for like a year MAX)

Cons

I cannot stress enough how terrible this company is. Spent 5 years there, and watched it go further downhill every year. You leave with only soft skills (if that), and 0 actual industry knowledge. Seriously, you leave only knowing a bunch of Hocus Pocus. I am really surprised this company hasn't been bought yet. Or merged. On my team alone, we lost 7 out of our 9 managers since January... either due to layoffs or them quitting. Pay is low. There are no bonuses and it's very difficult to get a raise. 90k in NYC is poverty. There are bright people that come in with Masters, and PhDs, and MBAs -- handing them 90k is insulting.

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