Structure is the issue - Senior Associate GLG Employee Review

2.0
21 Nov 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- Good starting off point in the corporate world - Work from anywhere is a great perk - Targets are achievable

Cons

People will say that management is the issue with GLG and while management is horrendous - this is a symptom, not the disease. The real problem is that there is no defined progression pathway for people other than into management. This is incredibly detrimental because of course successful individual performers want the promotion but as soon as they get it, they realise they actually have to manage people. This structure leads to inept micromanagement and no clear direction for any employee to go for. I would suggest that there are clearly defined progression pathways put in place away from management so the people who want to manage people go into management and the people who want to progress in other areas of the business, do that. Also, the layoffs are very bad and happen at a drop of a hat (20 people let go on Friday 15/11/24 with no explanation). Constant and consistent fear that you will be next.

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5.0
31 Mar 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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 Jun 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

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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