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Emma Walmsley
1,012 Ratings
Pros
"It has a great working environment" (in 322 reviews)
"Great colleagues; Good benefits; Good health care" (in 235 reviews)
Cons
"Work life balance may not be perfect" (in 121 reviews)
"Slow decision making, complacent people" (in 118 reviews)
"Love it"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at GlaxoSmithKline full-time
Pros
Great culture, teamwork , support
Cons
It's closing down its operation in Sydney
"Excellent company"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsI worked at GlaxoSmithKline full-time
Pros
The company upholds high standards and ethics. Staff are professional, passionate and dedicated. The company offers some wonderful opportunities and benefits to staff.
Cons
Hot desking doesn't suit everyone and the hours can be long.
"Plenty of Opportunities"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI have been working at GlaxoSmithKline full-time
Pros
Lots of development focus and opportunities. Competitive pay. Strong focus on culture. A lot of great management
Cons
The consumer health care business needs to act more like an FMCG company not a pharmaceutical one
"Okay company overall"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at GlaxoSmithKline full-time
Pros
Not too much pressure or stress. Okay for a big organisation. Felt supported to have work-life balance. Good culture if you talk to positive people.
Cons
Limited progression. Limited pipeline. Progression is only for a select few that management have already decided on. Not the best pay or bonuses.
Continue reading"Great place to learn!"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I have been working at GlaxoSmithKline full-time
Pros
Amazing support from managers and involvement in different projects on large scales
Cons
I had to move for the job and got no support with that.
"Great company"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNegative OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI have been working at GlaxoSmithKline full-time for more than 10 years
Pros
Conditions are good for the job
Cons
Closing down so no more work
"Good learning experience"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at GlaxoSmithKline full-time for more than a year
Pros
Good learning experience for an entry level. Give employees a good amount of responsibility.
Cons
Work culture was not driven to achieve.
"Good worklife balance"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at GlaxoSmithKline full-time for more than 5 years
Pros
Great projects and development opportunities
Cons
-Restructuring -not much opportunity to grow
"Great team"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
I worked at GlaxoSmithKline full-time for more than 8 years
Pros
Fantastic benefits and flexibility
Cons
No further room for growth
"Interesting Culture"
- Work/Life Balance★★★★★
- Culture & Values★★★★★
- Career Opportunities★★★★★
- Compensation and Benefits★★★★★
- Senior Management★★★★★
Doesn't RecommendNeutral OutlookNo Opinion of CEOI worked at GlaxoSmithKline full-time for less than a year
Pros
Work Life Balance. Smart people.
Cons
People hide behind process and values. When things get tough, the values disappear.
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