Good benefits - mediocre management - Researcher GWI Employee Review

2.0
19 July 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good benefits (hybrid, flexible schedule, extra annual leave days)

Cons

Top to bottom communication could be better. Some people are not cut out to be managers, and while they may 'follow a script' it feels like if they don't like you they are out to get you. Being a manager is about people skills, and some people are just not cut out for these positions.

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GWI Response
1y
Thanks for your feedback. It’s good to hear that you think we’ve got it right with our benefit offering and approach to hybrid working. In an ever-changing, fast-paced employment market we work really hard to make GWI the best job you ever had which is why it’s disheartening to hear about your experience with your line manager. We have various bespoke in-house leadership training pathways for managers, so we try hard to ensure all our managers have the support and guidance required in order to make them a great people manager. As much as our People & Culture team would love to be able to mentor each and every manager, in an org of our size, this just isn’t possible. We encourage regular feedback through pulse surveys and eNps surveys, plus encourage all teams to have skip-level one-to-ones. Our People Partnering team is also always on hand to support colleague/manager conversations, and I’m sorry you didn’t feel able to raise your concerns about your manager through these channels. Wishing you all the best in your future endeavours. Regards, Rachel People Lead

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Cons

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Great place to gain valuable professional experience, work with well-known brands, and develop skills that are highly transferable to future roles.

Cons

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