Not a good place to work long term - Anonymous employee GridBeyond Employee Review

1.0
13 Nov 2022
Anonymous employee
Recommend
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Pros

Benefits have increased over time. The people working there are great and very friendly and helpful.

Cons

There is little to no structure. The company has not adapted to the level of growth experienced and as a result many people, especially in support services are extremely overwhelmed and under pressure. Grievances aren’t taken seriously and addressed as senior management is consumed with growth strategy. The environment at times has become very toxic and resulted in longer serving employees leaving. There is too much overlap in some departments that should be split out and clearly defined. There is no clear career progression for many roles as seniority is not split throughout a department. Managers do not always understand the tasks that their employees are doing and fail to recognise the time taken or complexities of it, yet do not engage in learning these processes. There is an increasing amount of distrust in managers for some people as they are more focused on protecting themselves then leading their teams.

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GridBeyond Response
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Thank you for sharing your detailed feedback and for your long-term commitment to GridBeyond. We genuinely appreciate your candid insights and are sorry to hear that your experience has not met your expectations. We’re glad to know that you value the benefits and the friendly nature of your colleagues. Your concerns about the lack of structure, overwhelming workloads, and unclear career progression are important. We are committed to addressing these issues by working on clearer department structures, improving communication, and defining responsibilities more effectively. Your advice on setting clear department structures and planning for growth is well-taken, and we are dedicated to making the necessary adjustments to improve our work environment and processes. Thank you again for your feedback.

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5.0
20 Aug 2024
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Pros

GridBeyond is a great place to work - all team members are so approachable and helpful.

Cons

GridBeyond has various locations globally, so find it hard to communicated in real time.

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GridBeyond Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback and for being a valued part of the GridBeyond team for the past 3-4 years! We’re delighted to hear that you find the environment approachable and supportive—our team culture is something we’re incredibly proud of. We understand that operating across multiple global locations can sometimes make real-time communication a challenge. We’re continually exploring tools and strategies to bridge these gaps and ensure smoother collaboration across time zones. Your input helps us focus on the areas where we can improve, and we truly appreciate it. Thank you again for sharing your experience and for your continued contributions to GridBeyond’s success!
1.0
12 July 2025
Recommend
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Pros

The only redeeming aspect of Gridbeyond is that CEO Michael Phelan aggressively pursues government and client expenses, which seems to be the main driver behind the company's operations. Unfortunately, this focus on profits appears to come at the expense of any genuine commitment to green energy or sustainability. Their claims about green energy are misleading and often outright lies, designed more to impress than to make a real difference.

Cons

Management is completely disconnected, with a lack of understanding of day-to-day tasks and poor communication across departments. The US market is poorly managed, with inconsistent hiring and firing practices that seem arbitrary and unfair. There is no clear career progression—employees are left in the dark about future opportunities. Excessive unpaid overtime is expected to meet unrealistic deadlines, creating a stressful environment. Processes are unstructured, leading to chaos and inefficiency. The company’s focus on bonuses for management has diverted attention from genuine growth and improvement. Overall, the company’s ethics and honesty are questionable, with many employees feeling deceived about the true nature of their work.

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