Virgin Reviews

3.3

41% would recommend to a friend

(65 total reviews)
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Sir Richard Branson and Josh Bayliss

84% approve of CEO

29% positive business outlook

Virgin has an employee rating of 3.3 out of 5 stars, based on 65 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Virgin employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Finance industry (3.7 stars).

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65 reviews
5.0
13 Sept 2020
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

I had an Amazing time at virgin

Cons

Sometimes felt a big unorganised

5.0
29 Apr 2020

Great company

Anonymous employee
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Great people Great cultured Great benefits Fun

Cons

No cons I enjoy working for virgin. It is a good company

1.0
10 Sept 2024

Top Down management

Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

* The office environment is pleasant. * The company supports a healthy work-life balance. * Complimentary lunch is provided at the office. * There is a well-stocked snack cabinet with a variety of snacks and fresh fruits. * Employees enjoy the benefit of unlimited paid time off (PTO). * The company offers flexible working arrangements. * There are attractive perks, including a points system and various complimentary items.

Cons

* The management style tends to be top-down with a focus on task-oriented micro-management, and employees feel restricted in expressing dissenting opinions. * There are concerns about management taking credit for the work of employees. * There have been instances where senior management engaged in activities that some might find inappropriate, such as playing a game where they name the "10 people you hate most in the company." * There have been reports of management using the "silent treatment" approach, which involves excluding employees from important meetings or conversations. * There appears to be a lot of confidential discussions and gossip about colleagues, which can create a divisive atmosphere. * The workplace is described as highly political. * The environment can be perceived as clique-oriented, with concerns that hiring practices may favor personal connections over skills. * Concerns have been raised about the behavior of some senior leaders, including instances of perceived bullying and unfair treatment. * Some employees perceive the work environment as toxic or negative.

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Virgin Response
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Thanks for sharing both the positives and the concerns – it’s helpful to hear what’s working for you, as well as what’s not. We’re glad you’ve felt the benefits of our flexible working, unlimited leave and all the little touches in our office environment – they’re designed to help people feel comfortable, trusted and supported. That said, some of the experiences you’ve described don’t reflect the kind of culture we’re proud to build at Virgin. We’re serious about creating an open, respectful and inclusive place to work – where people feel safe to speak up, and where good leadership is shown through action, not title. We never take feedback like this lightly, and we’d really welcome the chance to understand more. If you’re open to it, please do reach out confidentially at people.team@virgin.com. – The Virgin People Team
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